Ivory Coast has dropped cooperation on military matters with France, joining other West African nations in revaluating ties.
Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that the French military will terminate its presence in the country, thus bringing an end to a military presence that has persisted for a considerable number of years.
in Africa.
In a year-end address, President Alassane Ouattara stated that the withdrawal process would resume in January next.
“Ivory Coast will see the French forces withdraw in an orderly and coordinated manner,” President Ouattara stated.
Another setback for France
Growing opposition to French culture.
Some nations have subsequently endeavoured to strengthen their ties with China and Russia.
France asked French troops to withdraw. Chad has been a crucial partner for France in its counter-terrorism operations in the Saharan region.
French troops are currently stationed only in Djibouti and Gabon.
dvv/lo (Reuters, AP)
