The new Senegalese President, Bassirou Faye, called for the issue of the French military presence in Senegal to be discussed “calmly” and “without a sudden break,” stressing the need to get rid of French hegemony in a smooth manner.

This came in a press statement he made on Saturday, where he indicated that this issue would be discussed through the usual diplomatic methods between countries.

Faye raised this issue within the framework of the agenda of the Senegalese presidential elections, as Senegal’s relationship with France and the fate of French military bases were crucial issues.

For his part, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko wondered about the justifications for the French army continuing to use military bases in Senegal and the impact of this on national sovereignty.
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