French troop withdrawal in West Africa signals the end of 'Françafrique' and shifts geopolitical dynamics with Russia and China.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent remarks about African countries’ “ingratitude” for France’s role in counterterrorism have reignited debates over France’s diminishing influence in Africa.At ...

France has officially handed over its second military base in Chad as part of an agreement to withdraw its forces from the ...

In November 2024, the Chad government stated that their decision does not change the historical friendship and relations with France. What this means in practical terms is still unclear.

France on Saturday handed over its second army base in Chad as part of an agreement with the country's authorities to ...

Chad’s army chief says French troops left in vehicles from base in the north of the country for the capital, N’Djamena.

Chad describes the treaty as 'obsolete' and says it wants to redefine its geopolitical strategy. A few weeks before the actual planned departure, France handed over its first military base as part ...

It has had 1,000 troops in Chad. France’s Defence Ministry said the role of French troops in Africa is to train local soldiers and reinforce their capacities to fight extremism, mainly in ...

Abéché (Chad) (AFP) – France on Saturday handed over its second army base in Chad as part of an agreement with the country's authorities to withdraw its military forces. The central African ...

Macron said Monday that African nations failed to say thank you to France for deploying its military to the Sahel region ...

In a speech to France's diplomatic corps on Monday, Macron accused African leaders of 'forgetting' to 'thank' France for preventing their nations from falling under the control of jihadist ...