Senegal’s leader says France should close all army bases in country:
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday said that France should close all its ...
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Quick Glance: Senegal's President Calls for Closure of French Bases
- Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye called for the closure of French military bases, asserting that their presence contradicts national sovereignty.
- Faye praised President Macron's acknowledgment of French responsibility for a 1944 massacre of Senegalese soldiers.
- He clarified that this stance does not signify a break with France, emphasizing the importance of French investments in Senegal.
- Faye is considering requesting an apology from France for the massacre to facilitate reconciliation.
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Thiaroye killings: France admits West African colonial 'massacre', Senegal President Faye says
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye: 'There will soon be no more French troops in Senegal': In an interview with Le Monde, the Senegalese president, an advocate of ...
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Senegal’s leader says France should close all army bases in country: Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday said that France should close all its ...
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Thiaroye killings: France admits West African colonial 'massacre', Senegal President Faye says
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye: 'There will soon be no more French troops in Senegal': In an interview with Le Monde, the Senegalese president, an advocate of ...
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Senegal demands truth as it marks 80 years since French colonial massacre at Thiaroye
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Quick Glance: Senegal Honors Victims of Thiaroye Massacre
- Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre, where African soldiers were killed by French forces.
- President Macron officially recognizes the killings as a massacre and calls for full disclosure of the events.
- The death toll remains disputed, with estimates ranging from 300 to 400 victims compared to the official count of 35.
- A delegation of Senegalese historians is currently investigating archives in France, facing ongoing challenges in accessing documents.
Senegal Commemorates French Colonial Massacre : Senegal on Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France ...
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Senegal: This president is challenging the former colonial power France: Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is seeking a radical break with Paris.
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- The police's use of tear gas to disperse the crowd caused panic, leading to injuries and overwhelming local hospitals.
- The government acknowledged the casualties and has initiated an investigation, with reports indicating around 100 dead, although official numbers remain unconfirmed.
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Senegal ruling party claims 'large victory' in legislative elections: Senegal's ruling Pastef party claimed a decisive victory in Sunday’s legislative elections ...
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Quick Glance: Chad Ends Military Pact with France
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- This decision aims to assert the nation's sovereignty after over 60 years and to redefine strategic partnerships.
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- Despite ending the defense agreement, Chad's foreign ministry stressed that friendly relations with France would remain intact.
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