BAMAKO, Mali (AP) France’s announcement Thursday that it will withdraw its troops from Mali was anticipated by many in this West African nation where Malians have protested the presence of soldiers from the former colonial power.
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Politicians and experts worry the French pull-out from Mali will result in a security vacuum that will embolden jihadist groups to increase their power.
France’s announcement that it will withdraw its troops from Mali has been anticipated by many in this West African nation where Malians have protested the presence of soldiers from the former colonial power