France Withdraws From Senegal, Last Permanent Bases in West Africa
July 21 2025
The French military handed over its last bases in Senegal, ending a 65-year presence in the former colony. On Thursday, French forces transferred the Camp Geille military base and the airfield at Dakar airport over to Senegalese soldiers in a ceremony marking the end of Paris’ longstanding presence in the country. With the handover complete, France no longer has any permanent military bases in West or Central Africa. The 350 soldiers deployed to the bases will now begin a...
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