Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the closure of all foreign military bases. Sonko, who did not set out a timeline for the exit of foreign troops, announced the closures Friday during his general policy statement to the National Assembly.

Senegal’s prime minister has announced the closure of “all foreign military bases” in the country, a statement essentially aimed at France, the African nation’s former colonial ruler

Senegal has announced plans to close all foreign military bases, a move primarily targeting French installations. The decision reflects growing opposition to France's military presence in Africa, linked to its colonial past.

Dakar: Senegal has announced the closure of all foreign military bases, without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made the announcement Friday during a general policy statement to the National Assembly.