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Gao's French base in Mali is the largest of the Barkhane external operation. It is from this base that the operations are launched against terrorist armed groups.. Gao - Mali - august
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Macron announces end of major military operation in West Africa but suggests France will maintain a presence - The Washington Post
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Gao's French base in Mali is the largest of the Barkhane external operation. It is from this base that the operations are launched against terrorist armed groups. Gao - Mali - august
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