The French government has established an African command within the country's armed forces, appointing Brig. Paris is reviewing its military presence in Africa and the French army has set up an African command for the continent, according to the government's decree. In November 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the end of Operation Barkhane in the Sahara-Sahel region. At the end of 2022, French troops also left Niger after the country's coup-installed authorities severed ties with Paris. The Foreign Ministry of Burkina Faso also notified the French side that the French military must leave the country within a month.

Source: The Star June 28, 2024 13:59 UTC