Last French troops depart Chad

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,
Chad leader welcomes 'complete' departure of French forces
President Mahamat Idriss Deby on Friday welcomed the "definitive and complete departure" of French forces from Chad which marks the end of France's last foothold in the wider jihadist-hit Sahel region.
French troops formally pull out of Chad
In November 2024, Chad announced the end of its security and defense cooperation agreement with France. On Dec 10, some French troops began to leave Chad. On Dec 31, 2024, Mahamat Deby announced the definitive withdrawal of French troops from the country by Jan 31, 2025.
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
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's military forced out of Sahel region as it closes base in Chad
France no longer has a military base in Chad
France completes transfer of final base in Chad
France has handed over its last military base in the West African country of Chad to the locals. ・France has handed over its last military base in Chad to the Chadian government. ・Chad has chosen to cut its involvement with Western powers and ended a military pact with France.
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France hands over last base in Chad but denies end to military ties
French forces have withdrawn from Chad after 65 years, although France maintains that military cooperation will continue.
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French Army receives first MEPAC armoured mortar carrier
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Frexit: Why Ivory Coast is joining African campaign to expel French troops
France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara in the castle of Villers-Cotterets, northeastern France, on October 4, 2024 [Ludovic Marin/AFP] French military ...
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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 ...
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Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage
“None of them would be a sovereign country today if the French army had not deployed in the region,” Macron said, adding: “My heart goes out to all our soldiers who sometimes gave their ...