Now playing Next Mali Three French soldiers die in Mali after vehicle explodes The three soldiers' armoured vehicle was hit by an explosive device. 28/12/2020
Now playing Next France France's next aircraft carrier to be nuclear-powered, Macron confirms France's current flagship warship is to be retired in 2038. It will be replaced by a bigger, nuclear-powered model, Macron said on Tuesday. 08/12/2020
Now playing Next France Three French secret agents arrested for private murder plot The three soldiers were stationed at a specialised parachute training centre under the authority of the country's external intelligence agency, the DGSE 05/08/2020
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Now playing Next no comment France pays tribute to 13 soldiers killed in Mali Vigils were held to honour the soldiers who died when the helicopters they were travelling in collided in the African country. 27/11/2019
Now playing Next France French army 'turns to sci-fi writers to imagine future threats' France's army has turned to science fiction writers to imagine possible new threats in the future, according to a new report. 19/07/2019
Now playing Next France French armed forces compete against the clock in gourmet cook-off Food on the front line is rarely anywhere near Michelin star quality. But a contest in France is sprinkling some gourmet stardust on military grub. 07/06/2019
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Now playing Next France Macron shows solidarity with soldiers after army head quits Macron stands side by side with new army chief 20/07/2017
Now playing Next France Macron appoints new army head after spat with former chief Fomer French army head furious over army cuts 19/07/2017
Now playing Next France French army head quits after row with president The most senior figure in the French armed forces, Pierre de Villiers has resigned after becoming embroiled in a public row with his president 19/07/2017
Now playing Next world news Hollande makes flying visit to French aircraft carrier hitting Syria French President Francois Hollande has made a flying visit to the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, on station in the eastern Mediterranean. It is 04/12/2015
Now playing Next World France faced with long and costly CAR mission The Central African Republic has been in turmoil since a March coup d’etat overthrew President Bozizé. Following this coup, the country slipped to 11/12/2013
Now playing Next World Mali "not over by any means" says US analyst Alasdair Sandford, euronews: Joining us from Washington is Professor Chester Crocker of Georgetown University. He served as Assistant Secretary 31/01/2013
