Alarmed at the advances the Belgians are making in the Congo,
France sends an occupying force to forestall any further
annexations of territory.
Citation:
Editors. "France sends troops to halt Belgian advance in the Congo".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011
[http://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=19099, accessed 18 June 2013.]