Senegal's new prime minister, recently released from jail and instrumental in his party's victory in the presidential election, has voiced strong criticism against the French military presence in the country. Ousmane Sonko, known for his anti-French interference stance, expressed concerns about the promotion of values by France and the West that he believes are incompatible with Senegalese and African traditions, such as LGBTQ rights and monogamy.
Sonko's remarks were made during an event in Dakar, where he was joined by French far-left politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon. The prime minister emphasized Senegal's desire for self-determination, questioning the need for foreign military bases in the country while acknowledging existing defense treaties with foreign nations, including France, which currently has around 350 troops stationed in Senegal.
