Ivory Coast, West Africa and French troops

Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation
Ivory Coast is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in West Africa. There are some 600 French military personnel in the country with 350 in Senegal. France, w
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 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.
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 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
Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave
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Ivory Coast says French troops to leave the country after decades
Ivory Coast is the latest West African nation to expel troops of former colonial power after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
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