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France ends its military presence in West Africa

France has officially ended its 65-year military presence in Senegal, closing the chapter on a long era of military boots on the ground in West Africa.

France ends its military presence in West Africa / TRT World and Agencies

July 24, 2025

From Mali to Cote d’Ivoire, a regional wave has pushed foreign troops out — and redefined sovereignty

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