(VOVworld) – French President Francois Hollande said that France
will always be by the side of Mali to help the continent tackle security
issues.
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French President Francois Hollande (Photo:Reuters) |
Speaking at the 27th Africa-France Summit, President Hollande said that
France, a victim of terrorism, will train 25,000 African soldiers per year for
the coming three years. He announced France will provide 23 billion euros in
the coming five years to support the development of Africa. A Franco-African
investment Foundation is also to be set up by France and to be managed by a
Franco-African team.