NewsFeedFrance has handed over its two remaining military bases in Senegal, ending its 65-year presence in the African country. A departure ceremony was held in Dakar for the final contingent of around 350 French soldiers. Published On 17 Jul 202517 Jul …
The last post, Camp Geille in Ouakam, Dakar, was handed over to Senegalese administration in a solemn ceremony attended by Senegal's Chief of General Staff, General Mbaye Cisse, and Major General Pascal Ianni, head of the French military command in …
July 17, 2025 Hour: 7:52 pm In a pivotal moment for West African geopolitics, France officially concluded its military presence in Senegal with a ceremonial handover at Camp Geille, Dakar. The event marked the final phase of a withdrawal that reflects …
As the effects of climate change intensify across the African continent, West Africa stands at the forefront of this crisis. The region is increasingly grappling with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and worsening food insecurity. According to the …
DAKAR: 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. The pull-out, which ends the French army's 65 years in Senegal, mirrors similar withdrawals …
France has formally completed its withdrawal of troops from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in its former colony in West Africa. France completed the withdrawal of some 350 troops and handed over control of its last major military …
The two countries agreed to complete that process by the end of the year and it began in March when France handed over two other facilities, also in Dakar. The process has been more amicable than the departure of French soldiers from Mali, Burkina Faso and …
Producer, singer, rapper, and developer Akon is clearing up any rumors and confusion about his ongoing “Akon City” project in Senegal after reports surfaced that the $6 billion project was being cancelled, with the land being reclaimed by the state-run …
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