President Ouattara stated, "We can be proud of our army, whose modernisation is now effective. It is within this context that we have decided on the concerted and organised withdrawal of French forces." This reflects a growing confidence in the Ivorian military's capabilities.
The announcement reflects a larger trend in Africa, where former allies are severing ties with France due to local resentment and a shift towards nations like Russia for military support.
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