The Economist9 天
France’s bitter retreat from west Africa
Following the ignominious end in 2022 of Barkhane, the multi-country anti-terrorism operation it launched at Mali’s request ...
Al Jazeera on MSN10 天
With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?
As countries continue to pivot from France, Paris too has begun implementing a new Africa strategy launched in late 2024: ...
Le Monde.fr9 天
Departure of last French soldiers from Chad brings an end to a 'special relationship'
Nor should we forget that in 2013, around 2,000 Chadian soldiers fought alongside us in northern Mali against the jihadists." This departure of French troops from Chad, combined with a similar ...
allAfrica.com on MSN3 天
West Africa: France to Handover Last Military Base in Côte d'Ivoire As Retreat From West ...
France is preparing to hand Côte d'Ivoire back its only military base in the country in a ceremony on 20 February, further ...
Africanews English on MSN3 天
February 20 marks official handover of French base in Abidjan
The French military base in Abidjan will officially be handed over to Ivory Coast on February 20 during a ceremony attended ...
French troops complete withdrawal from Chad after 70 years
STORY: French troops lowered their flag from a base in Chad on Friday, marking the end of France's military presence in the ...