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France leaves last remaining military base in Ivory Coast

The French government returned its only military base in Ivory Coast to Ivorian authorities on February 20, 2025, after 47 years of control.
The handover ceremony involved Defence Ministers Tene Birahima Ouattara of Ivory Coast and Sébastien Lecornu of France formalizing the transfer.
Despite the withdrawal, around 80 French soldiers will stay in Ivory Coast for training and support missions focused on counterterrorism.
Relations between France and Ivory Coast remain strong, and both nations emphasized continued military collaboration.

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Firstpost News

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 missions focused on counterterrorism

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France24

France leaves last remaining military base in Ivory Coast

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1 day ago·France

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Український мілітарний портал

France withdraws troops from Côte d'Ivoire

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abc News

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

2 days ago·United States

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Anadolu Ajansı

France withdraws from its sole military base in Ivory Coast

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2 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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