The management of the fingers of France of two army bases in Senegal whereas its retreat course of begins from the nation of West Africa.
France started its formal withdrawal process from Senegal. On Friday, Paris introduced that he has delivered the management of two army buildings within the nation of West Africa.
Delivery follows a declaration by the president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on the finish of final 12 months, ordering all overseas troops to depart the nation.
“The French half delivered to the Senegalese half the buildings and lodging within the districts of Maréchal and Saint-Exupéry on Friday 7 March 2025,” mentioned the French Embassy in Senegal in a be aware Friday.
“Located close to Hann Park, these districts had been able to be returned from the summer time of 2024.”
Paris established a joint fee with Dakar final month to prepare the retreat. The French military just lately introduced that he had fired 162 Senegalese who labored of their army bases within the nation.
The new authorities of Senegal has adopted a tough method on the presence of French troops as a part of a wider regional repercussions towards many contemplate the legacy of an oppressive colonial regime.
France has confronted the opposition of some African leaders about what they labeled as a humiliating and heavy method to the continent.
Paris has undergone a number of setbacks lately in his army presence on the continent, particularly within the West. Chad, Niger and Burkina Faso are among the many nations that just lately expelled French troops.
France says that it’s planning to abruptly cut back its presence primarily based in Africa – together with 350 troops in Senegal – with an exception to Djibouti. It says that it might as a substitute present a protection or focused army help, primarily based on the wants of every particular person nation.
