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The French military command confirms the information that the contingent of this country is ending its mission in the State of Burkina Faso. Initially, the fact that French troops were leaving Burkina Faso was announced by the Ministry of Defense of this African state.
Officers of the French troops held an official ceremony of "ending the anti-terrorist mission" by lowering the national flag from the flagpole at the military base in Ouagadougou.
Press Service of the Army of Burkina Faso:
Earlier, the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso Apollinaire Kjelem de Tambela pointed out that his country had made a reasonable choice and this choice was in favor of Russia, which has a truly impressive experience in the fight against radicals and jihadists.
Representative of the Government of Burkina Faso:
Some time ago, French troops were actually expelled from another African state – Mali.
Against this background, France itself declares its concern about the growing influence of Russia in Africa. At the same time, it is frankly said that Paris is losing the opportunity to access the richest African mineral resources.
