France and terrorism in Africa: French ambassador responds
Friday, January 24, 2020
Such statements are unfounded and convey a false image of French action in sub-Saharan Africa. The French government has never been involved in financing terrorism or rebel groups in the Central African Republic or the rest of the African continent.
French military presence in Africa is real and is part of a joint commitment to fight international terrorism. France is engaged in military operations in Africa in the five Sahelian countries (Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger) through “Operation Barkhane”, which involves 4,500 French soldiers. Other French soldiers also participate in UN and EU peacekeeping missions in Western Sahara, Liberia, Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo.
The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...