French Forces

What are the implications of Aanabi’s nomination to lead al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “What are the implications of Aanabi’s nomination to lead al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb” – below is their description. Five months after the killing of Abdelmalek Droukdel by French forces in northern Mali, al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has announced that Abu Ubaïda Yussef … Read more What are the implications of Aanabi’s nomination to lead al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb

What are the implications of Aanabi’s nomination as head of AQIM

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “What are the implications of Aanabi’s nomination as head of AQIM” – below is their description. Five months after the killing of Abu Mussaab Abdel Wadud by French forces in northern #Mali, #AQIM announces that it’s new leader is no other than it’s Shura council head, Abu … Read more What are the implications of Aanabi’s nomination as head of AQIM

UN says massacre in northern Ethiopia may amount to war crimes

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “UN says massacre in northern Ethiopia may amount to war crimes” – below is their description. On tonight’s show: The UN has said that Monday’s massacre in northern Ethiopia could amount to war crimes, this thousands flee the violence and head into neighbouring Sudan. French forces have … Read more UN says massacre in northern Ethiopia may amount to war crimes

French forces put away an al-Qaeda leader in Mali

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “French forces put away an al-Qaeda leader in Mali” – below is their description. Bah ag Moussa, who was on the U.S. terrorism list, was killed on Tuesday after an operation involving ground troops and helicopters and comes after a series of operations that have seen French … Read more French forces put away an al-Qaeda leader in Mali

France says it has killed senior al Qaeda operative in Mali

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “France says it has killed senior al Qaeda operative in Mali” – below is their description. French forces have killed Bah ag Moussa, a military leader of al Qaeda’s North Africa wing, during an operation in northeastern Mali, Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly said on Friday. FRANCE 24 … Read more France says it has killed senior al Qaeda operative in Mali

Mali: France announces the death of Bah ag Moussa, a senior al-Qaeda North Africa operative

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Mali: France announces the death of Bah ag Moussa, a senior al-Qaeda North Africa operative” – below is their description. French forces have killed Bah ag Moussa, a military leader of al Qaeda’s North Africa wing, during an operation in northeastern Mali, Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly … Read more Mali: France announces the death of Bah ag Moussa, a senior al-Qaeda North Africa operative

Mali: French forces still targeting high value targets

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Mali: French forces still targeting high value targets” – below is their description. French forces continue to fight in West Africa, according to the Defense Minister they put away 50 jihadists, including some high values targets, in recent operations in Mali. France 24’s Wassim Nasr explains. FRANCE … Read more Mali: French forces still targeting high value targets

LIVE: Macron Marks Armistice Day at the Panthéon in Paris

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “LIVE: Macron Marks Armistice Day at the Panthéon in Paris” – below is their description. (Nov. 11) Watch live as French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at Armistice Day commemoration at the Pantheon. French President Emmanuel Macron is commemorating the 102nd anniversary of the Armistice Day, honouring those … Read more LIVE: Macron Marks Armistice Day at the Panthéon in Paris

Remains of resistance fighters returned to Algeria

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Algerian resistance fighters beheaded by French forces in the 19th century were denied a proper burial for almost two centuries, and their skulls kept in a museum. But no longer: the skulls will be flown back home on Thursday via Algerian military airplane, after France agreed to let them go. Subscribe to France 24 now: … Read more Remains of resistance fighters returned to Algeria

Looking back at the rise of the French Resistance

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This week, we’re following in the unmistakable stride of Charles de Gaulle, as we mark 80 years since his June 18 Appeal to join the Free French Forces against Nazi occupation. Of course, it was actually from London, on the BBC airwaves, that the General launched his call to action, just four days after victorious German troops … Read more Looking back at the rise of the French Resistance

French forces kill al Qaeda’s North Africa chief in Mali

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French forces have killed the leader of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Algerian Abdelmalek Droukdel, in northern Mali, France’s defence minister said. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://f24.my/youtubeEN Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English Follow … Read more French forces kill al Qaeda’s North Africa chief in Mali

Côte d’Ivoire: Gbagbo’s Generals Hand Weapons Over to the UN

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The Generals in charge of forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo have telephoned the UN Operation in Côte d’Ivoire to signal that they intend to hand over their weapons. UNOCI said the calls came from General Philippe Mangou, the chief-of-staff of the Defence and Security Forces, General Thiape Kassarate Edouard, the commander of the National Gendarmerie … Read more Côte d’Ivoire: Gbagbo’s Generals Hand Weapons Over to the UN