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France to train up to 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers, defence minister says

French President Emmanuel Macron has backed a proposal to train a large number of Ukrainian soldiers in the country, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu told newspaper Le Parisien on Saturday.

Russia is preparing for the next stage of its offensive in Ukraine, military officials say – as it happened

Russia is preparing for the next stage of its offensive in Ukraine, military officials say – as it happened

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 144 of the invasion

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 144 of the invasion

Evacuations from Sviatohirsk Lavra in Donetsk; Russian forces reportedly preparing new offensive; all bodies identified after Vinnytsia missile attack

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Niger needs French buffer as strengthens army, defence minister says

Niger needs a French military buffer, training and weapons as it continues to strengthen its army to tackle Islamist insurgents, Defence Minister Alkassoum Indatou said on Friday.

French defence, foreign ministers in Niger to prepare for Mali pullout

Government ministers from France and Niger met in Niamey on Friday as French forces reorganise their mission in the Sahel following a planned pullout from Mali.

Radio France Internationale

Before Mali withdrawal, France prepares future Sahel strategy

France is stationing more forces in Niger and Chad to fight ‘terrorist groups’ amid 2,400 troops exiting from Mali.

Ahead of Mali withdraw, France prepares future Sahel strategy

French officials head to Niger on Friday to redefine the country's strategy to fight Islamist militants in the Sahel as thousands of troops complete a withdrawal from Mali and concerns mount over the growing threat to coastal West African states.

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France accepts Australian cash compensation deal to end submarine spat

France accepts Australian cash compensation deal to end submarine spat

Australia on Saturday unveiled a substantial compensation deal with French submarine maker Naval Group, ending a contract dispute that has soured relations between Canberra and Paris for almost a year.

Radio France Internationale

Macron and newly appointed PM Borne name reshuffled cabinet

Macron and newly appointed PM Borne name reshuffled cabinet

French President Emmanuel Macron named new foreign and defence ministers on Friday as part of a government re-shuffle intended to create fresh momentum ahead of parliamentary elections next month.

Radio France Internationale

Hospital staff attacked with acid on French island of Martinique

Security staff at a hospital on the French Caribbean island of Martinique have been attacked with acid, French government ministers said on Friday, highlighting unrest on the island due to anger over government policies and COVID-19 protocols.

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