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SECURITYJul 22 · 14:42 UTCTHE RIO TIMESSamuel Ncube

Senegal and France Forge New Maritime-Focused Defence Partnership After Base Closure

France completed its 60-year military withdrawal from Senegal on 17 July 2025. A new temporary defense partnership, established via a 15 July 2025 letter of intent, grants French forces access to Senegalese naval and airport facilities without permanent bases, focusing on maritime cooperation.

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