France formally handed over Camp Geille and Dakar airfield to the Senegalese authorities on 17 July. The handover concluded a three-month phased withdrawal of 350 French troops from Senegal. President Emmanuel Macron authorised the withdrawal in …
France has formally handed over its last military bases in Senegal, marking the end of its 65-year military presence in the West African nation. The withdrawal comes as part of a broader trend among former French colonies to reevaluate their …
France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army's 65 years in Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals across …
France is officially ending its 65-year military presence in Senegal by handing over Camp Geille and other facilities. France is set to officially return its final military bases in Senegal, marking a significant shift as the French army will no longer …
France has formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army's 65 years in independent Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals …
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal on Thursday, its last West African country with a permanent troop presence, amid waning regional influence in recent years. France has faced opposition from leaders of some of …
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France has officially handed over its two remaining military bases in Senegal, leaving the onetime colonial power with no permanent presence in either West or Central Africa. France returned Camp Geille, its largest base in Senegal, and its airfield at …
Published on 17/07/2025 - 16:44 GMT+2 •Updated 16:49 The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal on Thursday, the last West African country with a permanent troop presence, amid Paris' waning regional influence. France has faced …
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