INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Africa amid growing anti-French sentiment and increased competition from global powers like Russia and China.This change comes as former
French colonies increasingly assert their sovereignty and seek diverse partnerships
The French government plans to reduce its troop presence to around 600 across West and Central Africa, down from 2,200 currently.This
includes significant cuts in Gabon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Chad
Only the base in Djibouti, with 1,500 troops, will remain largely unchanged due to its strategic location.France Slashes African Military
Presence by 90% in Five Years
and restructuring command operations
However, it also creates a security vacuum in regions still grappling with terrorism and political instability.The success of this new
approach remains uncertain as France navigates complex geopolitical dynamics
The country is also seeking to redefine its role on a rapidly changing continent.
