President Alassane Ouattara says the Ivorian government had decided to expel French troops because the Ivorian army is “now effective”. Why is there a sudden urge to cut military ties with France, ...

Ivory Coast has called for the withdrawal of troops deployed by  former colonial power France. President Alassane Ouattara announced in his New Year's message that 43rd BIMA marine infantry battalion, ...

The French military base in Abidjan will be handed back to Côte d'Ivoire in January 2025, President Alassane Ouattara says.

French forces have also left Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger in recent months after a series of military coups.

Ivory Coast’s president announced the withdrawal of French troops from the country, joining a growing number of francophone ...

Ivory Coast has announced the withdrawal of French troops from its soil, effectively ending a military presence that has ...

The president of the Ivory Coast says he has asked France to withdraw its troops from the West African country. Ivory Coast ...

Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's ...

Ivory Coast says that French troops will leave the country starting January 2025, becoming the latest African nation to ...

Recently crowned 2024 Africa Player of The Year, Ademola Lookman, has been unanimously voted the Sportsman of The Year by ...

BBC Sport Africa reviews the continent's top moments in 2024, including historic achievements at the Olympics, Paralympics ...

Ivory Coast is a destination that captures the essence of West Africa, from its bustling urban life to its serene landscapes ...