Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko sharply rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the withdrawal of French military bases from Africa. Sonko vehemently denied Macron's claim that the departure was the result of prior negotiations, asserting Senegal's independent decision-making. Sonko further refuted Macron's assertion that France is essential for African sovereignty, citing negative impacts of French intervention in Libya. Sonko's response highlights growing tensions in Franco-African relations and a push for greater African autonomy. The exchange underscores a broader re-evaluation of the historical relationship between France and its former African colonies.