Ivory Coast Ends French Military Presence After Decades

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French Troops to Withdraw from Ivory Coast: A Shift in West African Geopolitics

In this video, we discuss the recent announcement of French troops leaving Ivory Coast, marking an end to a decades-long military presence. With six hundred French soldiers currently stationed, the withdrawal set to begin in January signifies a broader trend of West African nations reducing military ties with former colonial powers. We explore the handover of the Port Bouet infantry battalion to Ivorian troops, the implications for regional geopolitics, and the growing sentiment against French military forces in the region.

Stay tuned as we delve into analysts' perspectives, the impacts of recent coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and the evolving international relations landscape.

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