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French army leaves Senegal, ending military presence in west Africa

French army leaves Senegal, ending military presence in west Africa

  • France returned Camp Geille on Thursday, its largest base in the west African country, and its airfield at Dakar airport
  • Senegalese chief of staff said handover marked “an important turning point” in the two countries’ military partnership
By Agence France-Presse ·
Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts

Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts

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West African leaders admit security woes mounting in region

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West Africa bloc announces formal exit of three junta-led states

West Africa bloc announces formal exit of three junta-led states

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Spain says over 550 migrants reached its Canary Islands in 2 days

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