France now has only two permanent military bases left on the African continent—in Djibouti and Gabon—after the Senegalese government said goodbye to its forces early yesterday. This marks the closure of France’s third military base in Senegal and reflects a growing wave of rejections across West Africa, where France has been forced to pull out of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, and Ivory Coast in recent years. The expulsion comes amid rising nationalist sentiment and public anger over France’s longstanding military and political influence in its former colonies, often viewed as neocolonial interference. In Senegal, the decision was announced earlier this year, but the formal farewell took place yesterday, with a full withdrawal of troops expected by September 2025. France once maintained over a dozen military installations across Africa, often under the banner of counterterrorism, but a combination of political shifts, protests, and military takeovers in the region has accelerated the decline of its presence. The loss of strategic positions like Senegal not only weakens France’s projection of power in West Africa but also signals a broader realignment as African nations assert more control over their security and foreign partnerships.
Namibia and Botswana are angry about their long-standing dependence on imported fuel and are now determined to jointly build an oil refinery to secure energy independence and drive regional growth. The proposed refinery, expected to cost up to $3 billion, would process around 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day, using either imported crude or potential local supplies from Namibia’s recent offshore discoveries. Planned near their shared border, the facility would serve both countries and possibly the wider Southern African region, aiming to lower fuel costs, improve supply stability, and boost industrial development. Feasibility studies are underway, covering environmental, financial, and logistical factors, with private sector involvement being considered. The project promises to create jobs, attract investment, and reduce the region’s vulnerability to external fuel shocks.
IF YOU STAND FOR AFRICA, THEY'LL STAND AGAINST YOU!
They called Sankara a dictator for rejecting foreign aid.
They called Nkrumah a dictator for dreaming of a united Africa.
They called Gaddafi a dictator for building a gold-backed African currency.
Now they call Ibrahim Traore a dictator for kicking out neocolonial powers and putting his people first.
Notice the pattern?
If you serve the West, you're a "partner."
If you serve your people, you're a "threat."
This isn't about dictatorship. It's about fear-fear of a free, sovereign Africa. Fear Of A Black Planet!
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