France Slashes African Military Presence by 90% in Five Years

France’s military footprint in Africa has dramatically shrunk from 10,000 troops to just 2,000 in five years, marking a seismic shift in its long-standing defense strategy on the continent. President Emmanuel Macron is spearheading a strategic pivot, redefining France’s role in Africa amid growing anti-French sentiment and increased competition from global powers like Russia and […]