Senegal to close all foreign military bases as it cuts ties with France

Senegal to close all foreign military bases as it cuts ties with France
Ousmane Sonko addresses supporters in Dakar, Senegal (Sylvain Cherkaoui/AP)

Senegal has announced the closure of all foreign military bases, without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops.

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made the announcement on Friday during a general policy statement to the National Assembly.

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