Turkey has hosted the heads of state from 16 African countries along with more than 102 ministers and representatives of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for an economic summit aimed at boosting trade links. Turkish weapons deals, including combat drone technology are also on the table. Al Jazeera’s @Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul. @African Union and the Economic Community @West African States @ECOWAS @Al Jazeera English @TurkeyAfricaSummit
France has pulled its troops out of the Malian northern city of Timbuktu as part of a general withdrawal out of the country by early 2022. In 2013, French troops were deployed to help prevent attacks by fighters linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS (ISIL). But Mali’s prime minister says that these groups are still a danger to the country’s security. Al Jazeera’s @Mohamed Vall reports. @Al Jazeera English – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Mali #TroopsIn Mali #FrenchTroopsInAfrica #AlJazeeraEnglish
