Senegal’s Bold Move: Closing the Chapter on Foreign Military Presence
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Senegal has announced plans to close foreign military bases, signaling a departure from its colonial past with France. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko informed the National Assembly of the government’s decision, though he did not specify a timeline for the withdrawal of French troops—the only foreign military presence in the country. This move aligns…