Ivory Coast, France and Military Base

Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West Africa.
France Hands Over Sole Military Base in Ivory Coast
France has handed over its only military base in Ivory Coast to local authorities, marking an end to decades of French presence at the site.According to AFP, the French and Ivorian defence ministers signed a document to confirm the return on Thursday,
France to Keep 80 Military Personnel in Ivory Coast, Defence Minister Says
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France returns its sole Ivory Coast military base to local authorities
France on Thursday handed its sole Ivory Coast military base back to its former colony. France has been present in the country for decades, and its departure is in line with a growing trend among
France pulls out from sole military base in Ivory Coast
At its peak, about 1,000 French soldiers were stationed at the base to combat jihadist threats across the region. Despite the withdrawal, around 80 French soldiers will remain for training and support
France leaves last remaining military base in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast officially took control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West Africa. Story by Anna Pereira and Antonia Kerrigan.
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