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Macron Pledges More Military Support

July 28 2022

Benin

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to step up military support for Benin during an official visit, reports France 24.

On Wednesday, Macron met with his Beninese counterpart, Patrice Talon, in Cotonou, pledging to strengthen cooperation and investment in security, education and culture.

Benin has experienced an uptick in attacks by Al-Qaida and ISIS militants as the groups spread south from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Macron said that France could supply drones and more...

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