Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave; the latest African country to do so
The Statesman Delhi|January 02, 2025
Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a decades-long military presence, the latest African nation to downscale military ties with its former colonial power.
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Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (photo) said the pullout would begin in January 2025. France has had up to 600 troops in Ivory Coast.

"We have decided on the concerted and organised withdrawal of French forces in Ivory Coast," he said, adding that the military infantry battalion of Port Bouet that is run by the French army will be handed over to Ivorian troops.

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