Senegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, ...

Emmanuel Macron had said African leaders had not thanked France for ‘helping to combat’ insurgencies - Anadolu Ajansı ...

Chad and Senegal on Tuesday hit back at comments made by President Macron claiming that African countries in the Sahel had "forgotten to say thank you" to France for helping to combat jihadist ...

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.

Senegal's prime minister said on Friday that the government is closing “all foreign military bases,” an announcement essentially aimed at France, the West African nation's former colonial power.

Chad, Senegal Slam Macron After He "Insults" Africa Saying France Awaits Thanks | Firstpost Africa Chad is fuming over recent remarks made by French President Emmanuel Macron at a foreign policy ...

“No discussion or negotiation has taken place to date and the decision taken by Senegal stems from its sole will, as a free, independent and sovereign country,” Sonko added. “France has ...

DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s prime minister said on Friday that the government is closing “all foreign military bases,” an announcement essentially aimed at France, the West African nation ...