The West African country said it killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander in an Islamic State affiliate who was involved in a 2017 attack in neighboring Niger that killed American Green Berets and Nigerien forces.
Task Force Takuba emerged as a collaborative European military response, aiding the Malian Armed Forces against Sahel's escalating extremist threats, showcasing unity and strategic prowess in the face of adversity.
It s not yet dawn but dozens of troops from Niger and France s legendary Foreign Legion are boarding a French C-130 military transport plane, each weighed down with gear.