France ends permanent military presence in West Africa
Bogdan Hofbauer
The French army has completed its withdrawal from Senegal after its presence was deemed incompatible with national sovereignty France has withdrawn troops from its last two military bases in Senegal, bringing an end to more than 60 years of presence in the West African nation. The move comes amid a wider push by former colonies to sever military ties with Paris and assert full security sovereignty. On Thursday, the French army handed over Camp Geille – its largest base in Senegal – and an
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