Ivory Coast, Africa

Africa on ‘France Out’ campaign, ally Ivory Coast latest to join the bandwagon
In recent months, six African countries have asked France to withdraw their troops, significantly curtailing France’s influence in the region that it had traditionally had a sway in
Ivory Coast announces withdrawal of French troops
French troops will begin to withdraw from Ivory Coast in west Africa this month, marking the latest reduction of France’s military presence and a further weakening of western influence in the region.
Ivory Coast Joins West African Nations Asking French Troops to Leave
Ivory Coast’s president announced the withdrawal of French troops from the country, joining a growing number of francophone states that have asked the former colonial power to relinquish its military presence in West Africa.
West Africa's Ivory Coast Announces France's Withdrawal After Senegal, Chad | Firstpost Africa
West Africa's Ivory Coast Announces France's Withdrawal After Senegal, Chad| Firstpost Africa Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has announced that French forces will withdraw this month from the West African nation.
Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said the pullout would begin in January 2025. France has had up to 600 troops in Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast president says French forces to withdraw
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on Tuesday that French forces would withdraw from the West African nation, continuing the former colonial power's military exit from the region.
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Senegal, Mauritania Launch Operations at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Gas Project, Marking New Era of Energy Security
The GTA project, located 120 kilometers offshore, is a large-scale reservoir holding 425 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas.
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Senegal, Mauritania Achieve First Gas at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA), Signaling New Era of Energy Security and West African Gas Production
Senegal, Mauritania Achieve First Gas at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA), Signaling New Era of Energy Security and West African ...
Senegal president says no more 'foreign military presence from 2025'
Faye's statement came a month after he announced that France would have to close its military bases in Senegal.
Senegal to close foreign military bases, cuts ties to ex-colonial power France
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye last month expressed his desire to close the French bases in Senegal. “Senegal is an ...
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Senegal, Mauritania take step towards shared gas production
Senegal and Mauritania said Wednesday they had moved a step closer towards producing gas after opening the first well at a field off their maritime border. The two countries share the Greater Tortue ...
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West Africa in 2025: Security response needed against extremist insurgency
Will the Alliance of Sahel States quell their struggles with Islamist militants, and ask their Russian security guests to ...
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BP opens gas taps on challenging Africa project - LNG exports awaited
First gas has flowed from the subsea wells on BP's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) development offshore Senegal and Mauritania, ...
A Staunch Ally in Africa Says French Forces Will Withdraw
The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses ...
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Gambia Senegal reaffirms resolve to bilateral cooperation
President Barrow expressed his gratitude to the delegation for their visit and emphasised the importance of fostering ...
Senegal's toy makers thrive ahead of Christmas
Senegal's local toymakers are experiencing a boom in demand ahead of Christmas, with sellers hoping to win market share with ...
Kenyans have high hopes for the new year as people in Africa celebrate the end of an eventful 2024
Fireworks lit up the night sky in cities across Africa as the region welcomed the new year at midnight. (AP video by Josephat Kasire and Jackson Njehia) ...