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Ivory Coast Joins Growing List of African Nations Expelling French Troops

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Ivory Coast Joins Growing List of African Nations Expelling French Troops

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  • Ivory Coast is the sixth African nation to sever military ties with France, following recent expulsions by Chad and Senegal.
  • President Alassane Ouattara stated that the decision is based on the modernization of the Ivorian army, indicating a shift in defense policy.
  • French troops, who have aided the Ivorian army against armed groups, will begin to withdraw in January 2025.
  • This wave of expulsions reflects a rising resentment towards France, amidst ongoing protests and historical grievances linked to colonialism.
  • Several countries, including Mali and Burkina Faso, have also expelled French forces, forcing France to rethink its military strategy in Africa.

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