US EditionChad ends a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler
- Chad's government has ended its defense cooperation pact with France, potentially leading to the departure of French troops from the country.
- Chad's foreign ministry stated that the decision aims to assert its sovereignty after over sixty years of independence.
- The government emphasizes that ending the defense partnership does not damage friendly relations with France.
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The Chadian government says France must realise that Chad is a "mature and sovereign" country. It looks like the 1,000 French troops stationed there will have to leave.
Chad ends defence cooperation agreement with France - Daily Trust
The Government of Chad said it had ended its defence cooperation pact with France, a move that could see French troops leave the Central African country. In a statement on Thursday, Chad’s foreign ministry noted that the country, a key western ally in the fight against Islamic militants in the region, wanted to fully assert its sovereignty after more than six decades of independence. It said the decision to end the defence cooperation agreement …
Chad Ends Defense Pact with France, Asserts Sovereignty
Chad has officially terminated its defense cooperation agreement with France, marking a significant shift in its approach to sovereignty and international relations. The announcement, made on November 28, 2024, followed a visit from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to N’Djamena. Chad’s Foreign Minister, Abderaman Koulamallah, stated that this decision reflects the country’s desire to assert […]
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africadaily.netChad end to French military cooperation deal leaves questions
N’DJAMENA: Chad’s decision to end military cooperation with former colonial power France is the latest downgrade of waning French influence in the Sahel region. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
French influence on the African continent continues to wane. The government of Mahamat Idriss Déby terminates the military agreement with the former colonial ruler.
Chad and Senegal distance themselves from Paris. French soldiers are no longer welcome, either, in these two countries....
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