France returns military base to Senegal marking the end of its presence in West Africa
Africa • Jul 17, 2025, 10:15 AM
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France will formally hand over its last military bases in Senegal on Thursday, ending a 65-year presence in the country. The move marks the latest in a string of withdrawals from former colonies as Paris faces growing calls across Africa to end its military footprint. Daniel Quinlan reports.
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Colombians mercenaries seen in Sudan
Africa • 8:48 PM
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Colombian mercenaries join the Rapid Support Forces in the war in Sudan. Fighters from the South American nation reportedly spotted inside Darfur’s famine-stricken Zam zam refugee camp now the epicentre of the hunger crisis.
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The Bright Side: Gabon's ancient caves shed light on 27,000 years of human history
Africa • 6:21 AM
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Archaeologists in Gabon have unearthed tools, pottery and teeth in forest caves dating back 25,000 years BC, offering insights into how ancient humans adapted to climate shifts in prehistoric times.
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