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France withdraws from Senegal after 65 years, ends military presence in Central, West Africa
Firstpost
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July 17, 2025
France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army’s 65 years in independent Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar...
Shadowy Influence Campaign Stokes Mpox Fears
Africa Defense Forum
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July 15, 2025
For decades, Russia has used vast, shadowy networks to prey on fears about pandemics and diseases like mpox, Marburg, Ebola and malaria. The goal is to undermine public trust in health care and fan the flames of instability, racism and division....
2026 World Cup ticket prices are sky high
Cascadia Daily News - Washington State
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July 17, 2025
Guaranteeing a premium ticket to the 2026 World Cup in Seattle and Vancouver will cost a small fortune. Premium ticket packages for games at Lumen Field are listed online for the head-jolting minimum of $1,575 per person as FIFA, soccer’s...
EOCO teams up with Nigerian agency to rescue trafficking victims
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has joined forces with anti-human trafficking agency in Nigeria to support victims of job scams and human trafficking. At a press conference, EOCO Executive Director Raymond Archer disclosed that the...
France ends 65-year military presence in Senegal
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 17, 2025
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...
France Withdraws from Senegal, Ending 65 Years of Military Presence Amid Regional Realignm
teleSUR
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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...
Tinubu commits to upscaling horse racing in Nigeria
Premium Times
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July 13, 2025
President Bola Tinubu says the federal government is fully committed to upscaling horse racing in Nigeria The president also vowed that his administration would leave no stone unturned in making horse racing an all-year-round event. The News...
Rise in al Qaeda attacks revives spectre of West African caliphate
Bangladesh Post
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Reuters, Dakar: At dawn on June 1, gunfire shattered the stillness of Mali's military base in Boulkessi. Waves of jihadist insurgents from an al-Qaeda-linked group stormed the camp, catching newly deployed soldiers off guard. Some troops,...
World Leaders Mourn Buhari
Daily Independent
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July 15, 2025
1 WITH AGENCY REPORT – World leaders on Monday paid tribute to former Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, praising his legacy of continental unity, diplomacy and Pan-African leadership. President Cyril Ramaphosa of...
Analysis-Rise in Al Qaeda attacks revives spectre of West African caliphate
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Anait Miridzhanian DAKAR (Reuters) -At dawn on June 1, gunfire shattered the stillness of Mali's military base in Boulkessi. Waves of jihadist insurgents from an al-Qaeda-linked group stormed the camp, catching newly deployed soldiers off...
CHAN 2024: Again, Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 70 Match Officials
Leadership
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July 17, 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials appointed for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which is set to take place from 2–30 August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A...
French army leaves Senegal after 65 years
RTE Ireland
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July 17, 2025
France has formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army's 65 years in independent Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar...
Senegal’s Stunning Pink Lake Mesmerizes Visitors with Its Vibrant Hue
Sarajevo Times
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July 17, 2025
The water of Lake Lac Rose in Senegal is pink again, after it had turned green nearly three years ago due to heavy rains and flooding at the time. Located 35 kilometers from Dakar, also known as Retba or Wolof, the Pink Lake is among the saltiest...
French army leaves Senegal, ends military presence in West Africa
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 17, 2025
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. Ending the French army’s 65 years in Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals...
ECOWAS Peace Fund Advances Security Coordination in AU Benchmarking Visit
News Ghana
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July 17, 2025
ECOWAS has concluded a five-day coordination mission to the African Union Commission (AUC) in Addis Ababa, aiming to strengthen implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA IV). From June 30 to July 4, 2025, delegates from...
Senegal Takes Control Of French Bases As Paris Ends 65-Year Military Presence
Sahara Reporters
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France has formally handed over its last military bases in Senegal, marking the end of its 65-year military presence in the West African nation. The withdrawal comes as part of a broader trend among former French colonies to reevaluate their...
France ends military presence in West Africa, hands over bases in Senegal
TVC News Nigeria
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July 17, 2025
In a significant step toward its withdrawal from the wider region, France on Thursday turned over control of its final significant military facility in Senegal, ending its long-standing military presence in the West African nation. General Pascal...
French army leaves Senegal ending military presence in west Africa
Tracy Press - California
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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. Ending the French army's 65 years in Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals...
France shuts down last military base in Senegal after 65 years
Africanews
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July 17, 2025
France returned its last two military bases to Senegalese forces Thursday morning amid a wave of anti-French sentiment in West Africa. General Mbaye Cissé and Chief of the French command in Africa, Pascal Ianni, oversaw the official handover...
Africa Corps Maintains Russia’s Presence in Africa After Wagner’s Departure From Mali
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: The Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) announced its departure from Mali on June 6. The PMC’s operations in Africa enabled Russia to establish a network of influence on the continent and secure access to natural resources....