France's military forced out of Sahel region as it closes base in Chad
The handover of the last French military base in Chad and the Sahel marks a loss of influence for Paris and European interests in the region. View on euronews
France hands over last military base in Chad
France has handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities. The move on Thursday came two months after the former French colony in central Africa broke off its defense cooperation agreement with Paris.
France turns over final Sahel military base amid forced withdrawal from Chad
France officially ended its decades-long military presence in Chad, its last stronghold in the West African region. The shift is part of a larger movement to push France out of the area.
What France loses by closing its military bases in Africa
Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on 31 December 2024 that all foreign military bases in his country would close by 2025. On the same day, the Ivorian president said France would hand over control of
French leave last military base in Chad
The withdrawal of the French army from Chad, which began last year, will now be completed these days. The handover of the last base to the government
French troops complete withdrawal from Chad after 70 years
STORY: French troops lowered their flag from a base in Chad on Friday, marking the end of France's military presence in the central African nation after nearly 70 years.The last French soldiers left the N'djamena military base this week,
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After expelling French military, Chadian president says autonomous security is 'absolute priority'
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French Army receives first MEPAC armoured mortar carrier
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A New Military Strategy of French Neocolonialism in Africa: Reorganizing Under the Cover Retreat
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UAE receives first French Rafale fighter jets as F-35 deal remains in limbo
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Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage
African governments have criticized a speech by French President Emmanuel Macron in which he said that some leaders showed “ingratitude” for the deployment of his nation’s troops in the Sahel region ...
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French military exit leaves Ivorian traders facing an uncertain future
As France prepares to hand over its military base in Port-Bouët to the Ivorian army by the end of January, local shopkeepers are worried about how the departure of French soldiers will hurt their ...