French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting via video-conference with leaders of West African Sahel nations during a virtual summit of the G5 Sahel, in Paris, France February 16, 2021. Francois Mori/Pool via REUTERS
PARIS (Reuters) - France has no immediate plans to adjust its military presence in Africa's Sahel region, and any changes will depend on other countries contributing troops, President Emmanuel Macron told a news conference on Tuesday after a summit on the region.
Speaking after virtual summit of G5 Sahel countries, Macron added there was an increased willingness from other European countries to take part in the Takuba military force in Sahel.
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