Army general Ract Madoux, the head of the French Army, visited Mali ten days ago. Four days ago, on September 19, the French president François Hollande visited Mali too. During their visit, both of them met legionnaires that have served in this African country since the end of May.
Head of the French Army, army general Ract Madoux saluting the flag of a company of 2e REI in Gao, Mali (September 12, 2013)Army general Ract Madoux and legionnaires of 2e REI in Gao, Mali (September 12, 2013)
Legionnaires during the French president François Hollande public speech at the stadium of Bamako, Mali (September 19, 2013)Photo credit: Le Monde
French president Hollande and the new Malian president I. B. Keïta speaking to French soldiers in Bamako, Mali (September 19, 2013)French president Hollande shaking hands with a legionnaire in Bamako, Mali (September 19, 2013)
