President Macron makes first official visit to Mali

  

     Emmanuel Macron has said France will be "uncompromising" in the fight against "Islamist terrorists" in Mali, during a short visit to the country.

   France's new president also reaffirmed his commitment to helping the West African country, where French soldiers have been facing extremists since 2013.
   Macron said he hoped to strengthen ties with Germany to boost security in the area.
This is President Macron's second foreign visit since his inauguration on Sunday, as he has already visited German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.