Mixed feelings about end of Operation Barkhane in Mali

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Operation Barkhane will be brought to an end in the Sahel; we take a closer look at the decision to reduce France’s military presence in Mali and neighbouring countries. It’s World Day Against Child Labour on Saturday. The UN has said the problem is worsening for the first time in 20 years, partly due to the economic impact of the pandemic. Friday saw a plan to plant five million trees in a single day in Ghana. We’ll hear more about the ‘Green Ghana’ initiative to reverse deforestation.

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