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Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation
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| Contributor | Juan Croniqueur |
| Last Edited | Juan Croniqueur Dec 31, 2024 06:14pm |
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| Author | Alex Therrien |
| News Date | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 11:30:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Ivory Coast has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the former colonial power in the region.
In an end-of-year address, Ivory Coast's President, Alassane Ouattara, said the move was a reflection of the modernisation of the country's armed forces.
Separately, Senegal, which last month announced France would have to close its military bases on its territory, confirmed the withdrawal would be completed by the end of 2025.
Ivory Coast is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in West Africa.
There are some 600 French military personnel in the country with 350 in Senegal. |
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