Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Iran's IRGC: Parts and equipment used to manufacture Mossad drones were found in the Parand area of Tehran
Syrian sources: Armed groups attacked the village of al-Surah al-Kabira, at the northern entrance to Sweida Governorate, from three directions
Hezbollah says it is keen on Syria's security and stability, as well as the safety of its people
Hezbollah confirms that it has no presence or activity in Syria and has no connection to any incidents there
Hezbollah categorically denies the Syrian Interior Ministry's statement regarding allegations that one of the detainees in Homs Governorate is linked to the group
Ahmadian to bin Zayed: Ensuring the security of the Gulf and its neighboring states requires active participation and cooperation among regional countries
Ahmadian to bin Zayed: If the security of any country is threatened externally, the entire region will face challenges
Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, held a phone call with UAE counterpart Tahnoun bin Zayed to discuss recent developments
Al Mayadeen’s reporter in Gaza: Nearly 20 Palestinians were wounded in an Israeli strike targeting a tent sheltering forcibly displaced civilians in al-Qadisiyah, west of Khan Younis
The Al-Qassam Brigades targeted an enemy command and control site in the Qizan al-Najjar area, south of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, with mortar shells

Senegal says foreign military presence to end in 2025

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 1 Jan 2025 08:16
2 Min Read

Senegal's president says that 2025 would see an end to all foreign military presence in the West African country.

  • x
  • Senegal's leader announces end of foreign military presence in country
    Senegal's President Basirou Diomaye Faye, poses for a photo, prior to the start of the ECOWAS meeting, in Abuja, Nigeria, December 15, 2024. (AP)

Senegal's president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, announced that the nation plans to remove foreign military forces by 2025.

"I have instructed the minister of the armed forces to propose a new doctrine of cooperation in the field of defense and security, which will entail the end of any foreign military presence in Senegal from 2025," the president was quoted as saying by Senegalese news agency APS on Tuesday.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye stated in November that French military bases on Senegalese soil were incompatible with the nation's sovereignty. Then, in late January, Le Monde revealed that France planned to drastically scale back its military forces in Senegal, Gabon, and Côte d'Ivoire.

Related News

Macron recognizes Thiaroye massacre as Senegal sways away from France

Senegal President calls for dialogue with Sahel alliance

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said last week that the country will soon close all foreign military bases.

In a related context, France has officially handed over its first military base in Chad, a former French colony, as part of the ongoing withdrawal of its forces from the country, both the French and Chadian military announced on December 27.

Chad's military chief of staff confirmed that the base, located in Faya-Largeau in northern Chad, has been transferred, with plans for further updates regarding the withdrawal from other French positions in Abeche and the capital N'Djamena.

It added that the French troops had departed the base in vehicles headed for N'Djamena, approximately 780 kilometers (480 miles) to the South, though the exact number of soldiers was not disclosed.

"The handover took place in accordance with the calendar and the conditions agreed with Chad," the French military chief of staff said separately.

  • Senegal
  • Bassirou Diomaye Faye
  • Ousmane Sonko

Most Read

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Israeli soldiers are seen in Beit Hanoun ahead of an operation by the al-Qassam Brigades, undated (Al-Qassam Brigades Military Media)

'Israel' on blast as media exposes report discrepancies in Gaza ambush

  • Palestine
  • 8 Jul 2025
Yemeni air defenses repel substantial part of Israeli aggression

Yemeni air defenses confront Israeli aggression on Hodeidah

  • Politics
  • 7 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Trump announces Mexico, EU rariffs of 30%
US & Canada

Trump slaps trade partners, Mexico, EU, with 30% tariffs from Aug. 1

Deal struck to create new state of New Caledonia
Europe

France announces State of New Caledonia, except with a twist

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, center, inspects a live-fire shooting training in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, Thursday, July 10, 2025 (AP)
Politics

US demands allies' plans in event of Taiwan war erupting

Israeli settlers kill American-Palestinian visiting West Bank
Palestine

Israeli settlers kill American-Palestinian visiting West Bank

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS