Ten years ago, Operation Serval began in Mali at the request of the Malian president. The French intervention against the jihadists was met with widespread support. Ten years later, France hastily left the country, forced out by the country's new authorities. Jihadists are now more numerous and threaten West Africa, while Mali turns to Russia. Learn more in our article: https://f24.my/9Abl.y 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://f24.my/YTfr 🔴 LIVE - Follow FRANCE 24 here: https://f24.my/YTliveFR 🌍 Find all the latest international news on our website: https://www.france24.com/fr/ Join us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBvideos Follow us on Twitter: https://f24.my/TWvideos Discover the latest news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGfr