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France withdraws troops from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa

Senegal’s new government has taken a hard-line stance against the presence of French troops as part of a larger regional backlash against what many see as the legacy of an oppressive colonial empire.V

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France ends its military presence in Senegal, closing final West African base

In a moment heavy with history and symbolism, France has officially ended its decades-long military presence in Senegal, closing

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France returns military base to Senegal marking the end of its presence in West Africa

France will formally hand over its last military bases in Senegal on Thursday, ending a 65-year presence in the country. The move marks the latest in a string of withdrawals from former colonies as Paris faces growing calls across Africa to end its military footprint.

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Exclusive: How misunderstanding with countries like France is worsening insecurity in West Africa

The relationship between France and most of West Africa, particularly the nations that comprise the Alliance of Sahel States ...

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France, West Africa step up counterterrorism efforts - Yahoo

France and West African leaders agreed on Tuesday to step up the fight against Islamic extremists in the Sahel by maintaining a strong French military presence, deploying a new Chadian battalion ...

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