VOICED : Brothers in arms: African and French armies join forces in fight against jihadism in the Sahel

French troops, alongside local armies, conduct operations in a region where Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger meet, aiming to combat jihadist threats. The area is a strategic sanctuary for jihadists due to its geography and logistics. Despite intelligence efforts, challenges persist in identifying and engaging enemies, leading to tensions with local populations. Cooperation among the armies is crucial but fraught with friction, as seen in accusations of abuse between Burkina Faso and Mali.

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