France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why French soldiers secure the area where a suicide bomber attacked, at the entrance of Gao, northern Mali, Feb.10, 2013.

France is celebrating its biggest national holiday, Bastille Day, with military jet flyovers, a drone light show over the Eiffel Tower and fireworks in almost every city. Around 7,000 people are ...

France's Military Is Being Ousted from More African Countries. Here's Why French soldiers secure the area where a suicide bomber attacked, at the entrance of Gao, northern Mali, Feb.10, 2013.

France's influence on Africa faces its biggest challenge in decades. Here, French soldiers secure the area of a 2013 suicide bomber attack in northern Mali. (Jerome Delay/AP) DAKAR, Senegal — It ...