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Macron Pledges Support for Fight Against Terrorism in Sahel

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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced military and financial support to a group of countries fighting terrorism in Africa's Sahel region. Macron was in Mali on Sunday to consolidate western backing for a five-nation regional force against the militants. During his visit, an al-Qaida-affiliated group based in Mali released a video of six foreign hostages it is holding for ransom. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.

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