Ivory Coast announces withdrawal of French troops
French troops will begin to withdraw from Ivory Coast in west Africa this month, marking the latest reduction of France’s military presence and a further weakening of western influence in the region.
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LIVE: Ivory Coast Ousts France's Troops After Senegal And Chad | Firstpost Africa Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has announced that French forces will withdraw this month from the West African nation.
A Staunch Ally in Africa Says French Forces Will Withdraw
The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.
Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said the pullout would begin in January 2025. France has had up to 600 troops in Ivory Coast.
West Africa's Ivory Coast Announces France's Withdrawal After Senegal, Chad | Firstpost Africa
West Africa's Ivory Coast Announces France's Withdrawal After Senegal, Chad| Firstpost Africa Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has announced that French forces will withdraw this month from the West African nation.
Ivory Coast Joins West African Nations Asking French Troops to Leave
Ivory Coast’s president announced the withdrawal of French troops from the country, joining a growing number of francophone states that have asked the former colonial power to relinquish its military presence in West Africa.
Ivory Coast President Says French Forces To Withdraw In January
President Alassane Ouattara announces French forces in the West African nation will withdraw in January, during his end-of-year address. The Ivory Coast becomes the latest African country to weaken military ties with the former colonial power,
Côte d'Ivoire announces withdrawal of French forces
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara's announcement is a further sign of former colonial power France's fading military influence in West Africa. View on euronews
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