Mixed reactions to end of Operation Barkhane in Mali
15 June 2021 |
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Operation Barkhane will be brought to an end in the Sahel; we take a closer look at the decision to reduce France's military presence in Mali and neighbouring countries. It's World Day Against Child Labour on Saturday; the UN has said the problem is worsening for the first time in 20 years, partly due to the economic impact of the pandemic. Friday saw a plan to plant five million trees in a single day in Ghana; we'll hear more about the 'Green Ghana' initiative to reverse deforestation.
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