Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he'll run in next year's presidential election.
The 61-year-old lost to the country's current leader Francois Hollande in 2012.
In a Facebook post, he says he feels he has the strength to lead France at a 'troubled time' in the country's history.
Ce livre est le point de départ -NS #ToutpourlaFrance pic.twitter.com/22pIXvfWq5
— Nicolas Sarkozy (@NicolasSarkozy) August 22, 2016
