Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the closure of all foreign military bases. Sonko, who did not set out a timeline for the exit of foreign troops, announced the closures Friday during his general policy statement to the National Assembly.

Senegal’s prime minister has announced the closure of “all foreign military bases” in the country, a statement essentially aimed at France, the African nation’s former colonial ruler

Senegal has announced the closure of all foreign military bases, without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops.Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made the announcement on Friday during a general policy statement to the National Assembly.

Since the independence of French colonies in Africa, France has maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway dubbed Françafrique, which included having thousands of permanent troops in the region.

Senegal has announced plans to close all foreign military bases, a move primarily targeting French installations. The decision reflects growing opposition to France's military presence in Africa, linked to its colonial past.

In Senegal, a country bustling with French-owned businesses and nationals, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent announcement that France should shut down its military bases should have come ...

It's been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades.

Dakar: Senegal has announced the closure of all foreign military bases, without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made the announcement Friday during a general policy statement to the National Assembly.

DAKAR, Senegal — It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades.