Ivory Coast, Africa and French troops

Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation
Ivory Coast has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the former colonial power in the region. In an end-of-year address, Ivory Coast's President, Alassane Ouattara, said the move was a reflection of the modernisation of the country's armed forces.
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.
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.
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 influence there.
Ivory Coast President Says French Forces To Withdraw In January
President Alassane Ouattara announces French forces in the West African nation will withdraw in January, during his end-of-year address. The Ivory Coast becomes the latest African country to weaken military ties with the former colonial power,
Côte d'Ivoire announces withdrawal of French forces
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara's announcement is a further sign of former colonial power France's fading military influence in West Africa. View on euronews
Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave
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