In Africa, the future of French military bases is under discussion
Denial – In the face of hostile demonstrations, France proposes to revise its entire regime on the continent.
The question of the French military presence in Africa is not taboo. After the symbolic end of Operation Barkhane in the Sahel, France is ready to review its entire system, even if it means closing some of its precious points of support, we confirm this within the army. The future of these bases is on the table if African countries decide to do so.
In addition to rights of way in Chad and Niger Burkina FasoThe French army, open to conducting foreign counter-terrorism operations, is stationed in four other countries: Côte d’Ivoire (about 900 soldiers), Senegal (about 350 soldiers), Gabon (about 350 soldiers) and Djibouti (about 1,500 soldiers). These bases form an essential network to safeguard the interests of France and its citizens. To deny oneself it risks severely constraining the capabilities of the French intervention, particularly in the case of medical evacuation.
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