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Independence Day: News From General Souleymane Kandé, the Former Southern Strongman

Summary by senenews.com
Brigadier General Souleymane Kandé has established himself as one of the leading figures of the Senegalese army, notably through his role in stabilizing the Casamance. A parachute officer, he led the military zone no.5 of Ziguinchor from 2019 onwards, where he conducted decisive operations against the rebel bases. In January 2021, he launched a large-scale offensive in the forest areas long regarded as MFDC sanctuaries. Under his command, severa…
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Brigadier General Souleymane Kandé has established himself as one of the leading figures of the Senegalese army, notably through his role in stabilizing the Casamance. A parachute officer, he led the military zone no.5 of Ziguinchor from 2019 onwards, where he conducted decisive operations against the rebel bases. In January 2021, he launched a large-scale offensive in the forest areas long regarded as MFDC sanctuaries. Under his command, severa…

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senenews.com broke the news on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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