France's military is being ousted from more ... - Associated Press News
Dec 20, 2024 · As Paris was devising a new military strategy that would sharply reduce its permanent troop presence in Africa, two of its closest allies struck a double blow. The government of Chad, considered France’s most stable and loyal partner in Africa, announced on its Independence Day it was ending defense cooperation to redefine its sovereignty.
Why Chad ended its military deal with France – DW – 12/30/2024
Dec 30, 2024 · The withdrawal of French troops from Chad marks the end of a decades-long military partnership. Chad describes the treaty as 'obsolete' and says it wants to redefine its geopolitical strategy.
Chad cuts military agreement with France - BBC News
Nov 29, 2024 · Chad has said it is terminating a key defence cooperation agreement with France, raising questions about Paris’s waning influence in Africa's embattled Sahel region. Chadian Foreign Minister...
Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with France, its …
Nov 29, 2024 · DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Chad’s government is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the nation’s sovereignty. The decision marks a historic turning point after the Central African nation gained independence more than six decades ago, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah said ...
France hands over first base in Chad during withdrawal from …
Dec 26, 2024 · France has handed over its first military base as part of the withdrawal of its military forces from Chad, the French and Chadian militaries say.
France Loses its Longtime Military Partner in Africa, Chad
Nov 29, 2024 · France has some 1,000 troops in Chad who will likely now have to leave. Analysts suggested that could further open the door to influence of the Russian military, already present in Chad’s...
France Begins Military Withdrawal From Key African ... - Newsweek
Dec 11, 2024 · France began withdrawing its military forces from Chad on Tuesday, starting with the departure of two Mirage fighter jets from the capital, N'Djamena, signaling a significant shift in its...
France returns fighter jets from Chad, marking start of military …
Dec 10, 2024 · France has started the withdrawal of its military from Chad with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena, the French army said, two weeks after Chad said it...
Chad ends military cooperation with France | Military News - Al …
Nov 29, 2024 · Chad has said it is ending its defence cooperation agreement with former colonial power France, a move that will require French soldiers to leave the Central African country.
Chad ends defence pact with France nixing its military presence
Nov 29, 2024 · Chad announced on Thursday that it is terminating its defence cooperation agreement with France, a move its government claims is aimed at reasserting its sovereignty and recalibrating its...