Several African nations have expelled French troops, signaling a significant decline in the former colonial power’s influence on the continent - Anadolu Ajansı

Senegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise.

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.

It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa.: Its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades: As Paris was devising a new military strategy that would sharply reduce its permanent troop presence in Africa,

The Senegalese prime minister and the Chadian foreign minister have condemned claims made by Emmanuel Macron regarding negotiations about the withdrawal of French troops from several African countries,

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

Senegal's President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye said that 2025 would see an end to all foreign military presence in the west African country, in a speech on Tuesday to mark the new year.

LIVE: Macron Insults France, Chad & Senegal Slam Him Apology As He Seeks Thanks | Firstpost Africa Welcome to Firstpost Africa with Alyson Le Grange. We are live from Durban, South Africa. Chad is fuming over recent remarks made by French President Emmanuel Macron at a foreign policy conference.

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 conference.

Congo on Thursday banned Al Jazeera satellite news network over its interview with the leader of a violent rebel group that has seized territory in the country's east in recent days.

Africa Leaders Mock Macron | Emmanuel Macron | World News | News | Macron Insults Senegal | Macron Remark on Senegal French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash over a controversial statement.

Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday (January 8, 2025), sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said.