Dossier
base closure
Coverage of base closure in the Nexus archive.
- 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.