Africa on ‘France Out’ campaign, ally Ivory Coast latest to join the bandwagon
In recent months, six African countries have asked France to withdraw their troops, significantly curtailing France’s influence in the region that it had traditionally had a sway in
Ivory Coast announces withdrawal of French troops
French troops will begin to withdraw from Ivory Coast in west Africa this month, marking the latest reduction of France’s military presence and a further weakening of western influence in the region.
Ivory Coast Joins West African Nations Asking French Troops to Leave
Ivory Coast’s president announced the withdrawal of French troops from the country, joining a growing number of francophone states that have asked the former colonial power to relinquish its military presence in West Africa.
West Africa's Ivory Coast Announces France's Withdrawal After Senegal, Chad | Firstpost Africa
West Africa's Ivory Coast Announces France's Withdrawal After Senegal, Chad| Firstpost Africa Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has announced that French forces will withdraw this month from the West African nation.
Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said the pullout would begin in January 2025. France has had up to 600 troops in Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast president says French forces to withdraw
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on Tuesday that French forces would withdraw from the West African nation, continuing the former colonial power's military exit from the region.
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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'Time to move on': France faces gradual decline of influence in Africa
Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will begin withdrawing in January as part of a shift towards ...
Why Chad ended its military deal with France
The withdrawal of French troops from Chad marks the end of a decades-long military partnership. Chad describes the treaty as ...
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French hands over first military base as part of withdrawal from Chad
Chadian authorities were on Friday in full control of the Faya-Largeau base after French military chiefs officially handed ...
France withdraws first contingent of soldiers from Chad
After Chad ended a defense agreement with France in November, France has started to withdraw its troops from the country.
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France hands over first base in Chad during withdrawal from former colony
Chad last month ended military cooperation with its former colonial power, and French troops began leaving the country last week. France currently has about 1,000 soldiers as well as warplanes ...
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France’s military is being ousted from more African countries
Since the independence of French colonies in Africa, France has maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway ...
France hands over first base in Chad amid withdrawal
France has handed over its first military base as part of the withdrawal of its military forces from Chad, the French and ...
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France Withdraws Military Presence from Chad as the Nation Prioritises Sovereignty and New Alliances
France begins military withdrawal from Chad as the nation shifts alliances and focuses on sovereignty, impacting regional ...