“Macron decided to sharply reduce military personnel in Gabon, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire during a defense council held in mid-December,” the publication said.
According to the publication, the exact number of French military personnel who will be stationed at military bases in these countries is currently unknown. At the same time, it is expected that about 100 people will remain there at each base.
In addition, the newspaper writes, France and the United States may create joint bases in these countries, since Washington intends to redeploy its military from Niger.
In October 2023, it was reported that the French military would be withdrawn from Niger by the end of the year.