Macron underscores France's Djibouti base as key amid troop withdrawals from African nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the growing importance of France's military base in Djibouti as the country withdraws troops from other African nations. The base, with 1,500 soldiers, is crucial for securing Indo-Pacific trade routes and could be "reinvented" to support French missions in Africa. Macron's visit follows France's withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad, as these countries have terminated military cooperation with France.
December 20, 2024
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