France ends 65-year military presence in Senegal

France has officially ended its military presence in Senegal, handing over its last two military bases on Thursday and marking the conclusion of a 65-year deployment in the West African nation. The final phase of the withdrawal saw the return of Camp …

Dhlamini calls for cool heads as Banyana face 'tall' Senegal

Banyana thumped Mali 4-0 to top the group, also ensuring they remain in Oujda for tomorrow's quarterfinal fixture. Dhlamini also downplayed remaining in Oujda, despite now being familiar with the place and Honneur Stadium after playing all their three …

Akon’s $6 Billion City in Senegal has been abandoned due to a series of issues.

French military era ends in West Africa as Senegal reclaims last base

The last post, Camp Geille in Ouakam, Dakar, was handed over to Senegalese administration in a solemn ceremony attended by Senegal's Chief of General Staff, General Mbaye Cisse, and Major General Pascal Ianni, head of the French military command in …

France Withdraws from Senegal, Ending 65 Years of Military Presence Amid Regional Realignm

July 17, 2025 Hour: 7:52 pm In a pivotal moment for West African geopolitics, France officially concluded its military presence in Senegal with a ceremonial handover at Camp Geille, Dakar. The event marked the final phase of a withdrawal that reflects …

Strengthening Climate Governance in West Africa: Inclusive Solutions from Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal

As the effects of climate change intensify across the African continent, West Africa stands at the forefront of this crisis. The region is increasingly grappling with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and worsening food insecurity. According to the …

French army bids Senegal goodbye after 65 years

DAKAR: 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. The pull-out, which ends the French army's 65 years in Senegal, mirrors similar withdrawals …

France ends permanent military presence in former colony Senegal

France has formally completed its withdrawal of troops from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in its former colony in West Africa. France completed the withdrawal of some 350 troops and handed over control of its last major military …

France ends more than 200 years of military presence in Senegal

The two countries agreed to complete that process by the end of the year and it began in March when France handed over two other facilities, also in Dakar. The process has been more amicable than the departure of French soldiers from Mali, Burkina Faso and …

Akon says his ‘Akon City’ project in Senegal is under attack by misinformation but is still happening

Producer, singer, rapper, and developer Akon is clearing up any rumors and confusion about his ongoing “Akon City” project in Senegal after reports surfaced that the $6 billion project was being cancelled, with the land being reclaimed by the state-run …