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West Africa's security woes no longer France's concern, minister says
- France has reduced its military presence in Africa, withdrawing from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger since 2022 due to hostile leaders after military coups.
- Chad ended its security cooperation with France in November, impacting Western efforts against jihadists in the Sahel.
- The Sahel region has faced increased jihadist violence, leading to a devastating period for security in West Africa.
- Mohamed-Soilihi stated that the insecurity in West Africa is no longer France's concern, emphasizing the need for non-military ties moving forward.
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France officially acknowledges its military disengagement in West Africa. Friday, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister Delegate for Relations with French-speaking Countries, said that security in this region is no longer the responsibility of Paris. This announcement comes one week after France's return of its last large military base in the Sahel region. "I'm sorry to say so, but it doesn't concern us anymore," he said at a telephone call from Johan…
Insecurity In West Africa No Longer France’s Concern
By Enyichukwu Enemanna French State Minister for Ties with Francophone Countries and International Partnerships, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, on Friday said insecurity challenges in West Africa are no longer of concern to Paris. Mohamed-Soilihi’s comment comes a week after Paris handed over control of its last major military base in the region. He spoke to journalists in a phone conversation in South Africa, where he attended the G20 top economies’ we…
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