Approximately 350 French soldiers are departing Senegal, culminating a withdrawal that began in March. France has returned its military bases, concluding its 65-year military presence in Senegal. The handover was attended by top officials from both nations and signifies a shift as former colonies reduce ties with the former colonial power. While President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for the withdrawal by 2025, he maintains that Senegal will continue its cooperation with France, differing from other former French colonies experiencing military governance.
The end of the departure process sees France with no permanent military presence in West or Central Africa, marking a significant decrease in French influence.
France's withdrawal from Senegal represents 65 years of military presence, coinciding with a broader trend of former colonies moving away from France.
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