French Military
France deploys frigate, two Rafale aircraft in Mediterranean due to Turkish explorations
Middle East
August 13, 2020
France deploys frigate, two Rafale aircraft in Mediterranean due to Turkish explorations
The French Armed Forces Ministry on Thursday announced that it will deploy two Rafale planes and a naval frigate to…
Libya’s UN-backed government summons ambassador over French presence
Middle East
July 27, 2016
Libya’s UN-backed government summons ambassador over French presence
Libya's UN-backed government said on Tuesday it had summoned France's ambassador to protest over the presence of French special forces…
Mali extends state of emergency by 10 days as Islamist violence surges
World
July 21, 2016
Mali extends state of emergency by 10 days as Islamist violence surges
Mali extended a state of emergency for 10 days on Wednesday, the council of ministers said, after a spate of…
Sisi condemns Nice terrorist attack, offers condolences to French people
Egypt
July 15, 2016
Sisi condemns Nice terrorist attack, offers condolences to French people
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has issued a strongly worded condemnation of the vicious terrorist attack that took place Thursday evening…
French delegation in Cairo for talks on military cooperation
Egypt
May 8, 2016
French delegation in Cairo for talks on military cooperation
A large delegation of French officials arrived in Cairo on Saturday evening for discussions on future military cooperation between Egypt…
Egypt, France start ‘Ramses 2016’ joint military exercise
Egypt
March 6, 2016
Egypt, France start ‘Ramses 2016’ joint military exercise
France and Egypt began a joint military exercise dubbed "Ramses 2016" on Sunday, involving the naval and air forces of…
Germany reacts coolly to French request on Central Africa
Egypt
December 19, 2013
Germany reacts coolly to French request on Central Africa
Germany reacted coolly on Wednesday to a French request that European countries step up support for its military mission in…