France–Senegal relations - Wikipedia
France and Senegal established diplomatic relations in August 1960. [3] Both France and Senegal work closely together in West African regional affairs, and maintain a close cultural and political …
Decades-old grievances surface as Senegal and France move to reset …
Aug 27, 2025 · Senegal and France are making efforts to rebuild relations through talks amid historical grievances. France recently shut down its last military base in Senegal, marking the end of a...
France withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military …
Jul 17, 2025 · The French military has completed its withdrawal from Senegal, its last West African country with a permanent troop presence, amid waning regional influence.
French troops leave Senegal, but Dakar maintains ties with Paris
Jul 18, 2025 · For the first time since Senegal was colonized, there are no longer any French military contingents on Senegalese soil. On Thursday, July 17, the last two of the six sites Paris had …
France hands back last military bases in Senegal, ending 65-year troop ...
Jul 17, 2025 · France formally handed back on Thursday its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in west and central Africa.
France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal | Reuters
Jul 17, 2025 · France handed over control of its last major military facility in Senegal on Thursday, marking the end of its armed forces' long presence in the West African country and a milestone in a...
Why France Is Withdrawing Military Forces from Senegal
Jul 17, 2025 · France’s decision to withdraw its military forces from Senegal in 2024–2025 marks a major shift in its Africa strategy. This move is driven by a combination of regional, political, and …
Senegal sees French troops depart as west Africa reassesses colonial ties
Mar 28, 2025 · France has handed over control to the Senegalese government of two military bases in Senegal’s capital, Dakar that it has used for decades. The move follows an announcement in late …
France withdraws troops from Senegal, ending military ... - Euronews
Jul 17, 2025 · France has announced plans to sharply reduce its presence at all its bases in Africa, except in the eastern African country of Djibouti. It said it would instead provide defence training or...
French army leaves Senegal ending military presence in west Africa
Jul 17, 2025 · France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either west or central Africa.