The issue of French military presence in Africa is not taboo. After the symbolic end of Operation Barkhane in the Sahel, France is ready to overhaul its entire system, even if it means closing its precious support points, we confirm in the military. The future of these bases is on the table if African states choose to do so.
In addition to the territories of Niger, Chad and Burkina Faso open to external counter-terrorism operations, the French army is stationed in four other countries: Côte d’Ivoire (about 900 troops), Senegal (about 350 troops), Gabon (about 350 troops) and Djibouti (about 1500 soldiers). These foundations form an essential network for the protection of the interests of France and its citizens. Losing it risks severely limiting France’s ability to intervene, particularly in the case of medical evacuation.
Barkhane’s paradoxical protocol, claiming military successes but noting…
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Source: Le Figaro
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