Senegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise.

It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa.: Its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades: As Paris was devising a new military strategy that would sharply reduce its permanent troop presence in Africa,

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the closure of all foreign military bases. Sonko, who did not set out a timeline for the exit of foreign troops, announced the closures Friday during his general policy statement to the National Assembly.

Emmanuel Macron had said African leaders had not thanked France for ‘helping to combat’ insurgencies - Anadolu Ajansı

LIVE: Macron Insults France, Chad & Senegal Slam Him Apology As He Seeks Thanks | Firstpost Africa Welcome to Firstpost Africa with Alyson Le Grange. We are live from Durban, South Africa. Chad is fuming over recent remarks made by French President Emmanuel Macron at a foreign policy conference.

Senegal has announced the closure of all foreign military bases, without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops.Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made the announcement on Friday during a general policy statement to the National Assembly.

The Senegalese prime minister and the Chadian foreign minister have condemned claims made by Emmanuel Macron regarding negotiations about the withdrawal of French troops from several African countries,

Chad, Senegal Slam Macron After He "Insults" Africa Saying France Awaits Thanks | Firstpost Africa Chad is fuming over recent remarks made by French President Emmanuel Macron at a foreign policy conference.

Senegal's President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye said that 2025 would see an end to all foreign military presence in the west African country, in a speech on Tuesday to mark the new year.

France has already left Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and the process of exiting Chad after decades of military cooperation started this month. Senegal's new government, which has been in power ...

Senegal has announced plans to close all foreign military bases, a move primarily targeting French installations. The decision reflects growing opposition to France's military presence in Africa, linked to its colonial past.

DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal's prime minister said Friday the government was closing “all foreign military bases,” an announcement essentially aimed at France, the West African nation's former ...