France voices concern over Sahel extremist threat
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 10:56 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot has voiced concern about the spread of Islamist extremism in west Africa after talks with Togo's leader, Faure Gnassingbe. France 24 English reports that this is a significant development in the region.
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