Operation Barkhane began in August 2014, and was a continuation of Operation Serval, aimed at the al-Qaeda structure of the muslim Maghreb. The main nonsubjective was to support local military forces in the fight against terrorism, coordinate the global coalition and support humanitarian action for local society. Now after almost a decade, France withdraws, and its military presence in Mali has become illegal according to its authorities. However, E. Macro amazed and stated that the French would strengthen their presence in the coming months in the west of the continent.
