Senegal To Take Back
French Military Bases
Senegal
says it will take back military bases held by former colonial
ruler France.
President Abdoulaye Wade said this on Sunday, which was the eve
of the West African country's 50th anniversary since
independence.
The take-back action took effect on the fourth of April.
Drawdown Of Soldiers
Earlier in February, Senegal and France agreed on the drawdown
of one thousand French soldiers this year from an air base in
the capital Dakar, one of three French bases still active in
Africa.
France has had a continued military presence in the country
since decolonisation in 1960.
Wade said Senegal's government would begin talks with French
officials on the logistics of the handover.
REUTERS/Williams
