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At its peak, about 1,000 French soldiers were stationed at the base to combat jihadist threats across the region. Despite the withdrawal, around 80 French soldiers will remain for training and support

Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West Africa.

France on Thursday said it would keep 80 military personnel in Ivory Coast largely for training purposes, as it handed over control of a military base in the West African country's commercial capital Abidjan.

Ivory Coast and France plan to maintain some security cooperation even as French soldiers stationed in the West African country start withdrawing.