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Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced the decision to close all foreign military bases in the republic’s territory, Sputnik reported.
He made this statement in a policy speech to parliament, outlining the government’s strategy until 2050.
“The government has decided to close all foreign military bases on Senegalese territory,” Sonko stated. “This decision reflects our determination to strengthen national sovereignty and reorient the country’s defense policy.”
The prime minister clarified that this step was taken at the initiative of the Senegalese president.
There are three French military facilities located in Dakar, with approximately 300 military personnel stationed there.
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