Ivory Coast has announced the withdrawal of French troops, reflecting the modernization of its armed forces. Senegal also confirmed the closure of French military bases by 2025. This move comes amid growing anti-French sentiment in West Africa, following military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Senegalese President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye aims to end foreign military presence in Senegal. Despite past instability, Ivory Coast remains a significant cocoa exporter with a relatively high income level. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)