French troops will soon begin departing Ivory Coast, raising questions about what France's military presence in West Africa will look like, and how Ivory Coast will fill the security void. With the exit of French troops from Ivory Coast,

the Arab monarchies of the Gulf, but also with Russia,” he said. Ivory Coast and Senegal are following in the footsteps of Sahel countries that are fighting a war against jihadis linked to ...

As French troops begin leaving Ivory Coast, President Macron has ... Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates) have grown in stature and membership. China also provides an alternative trade ...

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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,

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France is set to withdraw its military forces from Chad, following a recent attack on the presidential palace. Despite this, President Idriss Deby claims Chad's security is assured. Is he hiding some facts?