>There is no good reason for French military units to be interfering in former colonies in North Africa There are some huge problems with French interventions,

>There is no good reason for French military units to be interfering in former colonies in North Africa There are some huge problems with French interventions, but saying there is never a good reason is a bit hyperbolic. For instance, in the case of Mali, assistance was specifically requested by the government as they were losing control of the country. France intervened only once the ECOWAS mission failed and the rebels were prompted to attack.