Africa Rising: France hands over its last military bases in Senegal, ending 65‑year presence

France officially handed over its final military base in Senegal, ending a decades-long presence. The move is part of a broader retraction from Africa amid rising regional resentment. Senegalese leaders celebrated the handover as a sovereignty milestone. France says it will continue regional partnerships through diplomacy.

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