Senegal announces closure of all foreign military bases as it cuts ties to ex-colonial power France
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the closure of all foreign military bases. Sonko, who did not set out a ...
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Senegal president says no more 'foreign military presence from 2025'
Senegal's President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye said that 2025 would see an end to all foreign military presence in the west ...
Senegal Minister Who Called Colonial-era Soldiers 'Traitors' Sacked
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday sacked a government minister who recently described African soldiers who fought for colonial ruler France as "traitors".
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France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why
It's been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the ...
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Senegal says it's closing 'all foreign military bases,' a move aimed at French troops in the country
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s prime minister said on Friday that the government is closing “all foreign military bases,” an announcement essentially aimed at France, the West African nation ...
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Senegal to close all foreign military bases as it cuts ties with France
France’s military and foreign ministry did not immediately respond to the announcement. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye last month expressed his desire to close the French bases in Senegal.
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Senegal announces closure of all foreign military bases as it cuts ties to ex-colonial power France
France's military and Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to the announcement. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye last month expressed his desire to close the French bases in Senegal.