The mass slaying of West African soldiers by colonial forces at the end of World War II in Senegal remains shrouded in secrecy. But Senegal’s new government won’t abide the mystery.

France, Senegal say in talks to arrange departure of French troops. By Reuters. February 12, 2025 3:53 PM UTC Updated February 12, 2025 PARIS, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Senegal and ...

Paris began pulling out its forces from Senegal in March, during which it transferred the Marechal and Saint-Exupery military ...

France set up a joint commission with Senegal last month to organize the withdrawal, and the French army recently announced it had dismissed 162 Senegalese who worked on military bases in Dakar.

On the sidelines of the United Nations Conference on Financing for Development, the presidents of Senegal and France, ...

Handover is part of ongoing withdrawal process of French forces in Senegal, following return of Marechal and Saint-Exupery ...

France reportedly set up a joint commission with Senegal last month to organise the restitution of military bases and the withdrawal of 350 troops by the end of 2025.

France still has around 350 troops in Senegal, mainly in a supportive role. Asked about their continued presence, Faye suggested it is not something the Senegalese would want.

France’s military and foreign ministry did not immediately respond to the announcement. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye last month expressed his desire to close the French bases in Senegal.

DAKAR, Senegal — It's been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades.

PARIS (Reuters) - Senegal and France will set up a joint commission to organize the departure of French troops from Senegal and the restitution of French military bases by the end of 2025, the ...