Brigadier General Souleymane Kandé has established himself as one of the leading figures of the Senegalese army, notably through his role in stabilizing the Casamance. A parachute officer, he led the military zone no.5 of Ziguinchor from 2019 onwards, where he conducted decisive operations against the rebel bases. In January 2021, he launched a large-scale offensive in the forest areas long regarded as MFDC sanctuaries. Under his command, severa…
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Brigadier General Souleymane Kandé has established himself as one of the leading figures of the Senegalese army, notably through his role in stabilizing the Casamance. A parachute officer, he led the military zone no.5 of Ziguinchor from 2019 onwards, where he conducted decisive operations against the rebel bases. In January 2021, he launched a large-scale offensive in the forest areas long regarded as MFDC sanctuaries. Under his command, severa…