Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base

Ivory Coast, France to Keep Some Military Ties Amid Troop Exit
Ivory Coast and France plan to maintain some security cooperation even as French soldiers stationed in the West African country start withdrawing.
France hands over control of a military base in Ivory Coast
France on Thursday said it would keep 80 military personnel in Ivory Coast largely for training purposes, as it handed over control of a military base in the West African country's commercial capital Abidjan.
Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West Africa.
France pulls out from sole military base in Ivory Coast
At its peak, about 1,000 French soldiers were stationed at the base to combat jihadist threats across the region. Despite the withdrawal, around 80 French soldiers will remain for training and support
France to keep 80 military personnel in Ivory Coast, defence minister says
France said on Thursday it would keep 80 military personnel in Ivory Coast largely for training purposes, as it handed over control of a military base in the commercial capital amid a scaling back of its forces across West and Central Africa.
France leaves last remaining military base in Ivory Coast
A page has turned in Franco-Ivorian military relations, as France hands over the keys to its sole military base in Côte d'Ivoire. Located near Abidjan airport, French forces
France hands over its Port-Bouët military base to Ivory Coast
The French Armed Forces Minister said some 80 servicemen will remain in the country to advise and train the Ivorian military.
Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base
Ivory Coast officially took control of the last remaining French military base in the country Thursday as most French forces departed from countries across West Africa.
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