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End of France's Military Presence in West Africa: Paris Hands Over Last Bases to Senegal - Reports

End of France's Military Presence in West Africa: Paris Hands Over Last Bases to Senegal - Reports

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End of France's Military Presence in West Africa: Paris Hands Over Last Bases to Senegal, Reports Say 17.07.2025, Sputnik Africa

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End of France's Military Presence in West Africa: Paris Hands Over Last Bases to Senegal, Reports SayFrance has officially returned its last two military bases in Senegal — Camp Geille and the Dakar airfield — ending its permanent military presence in West and Central Africa, French media reported.Around 350 French troops are now reportedly withdrawing after a three-month process.In December 2024, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye demanded the withdrawal of French troops by the end of 2025.Video courtesy of Kouam Joel Honore

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