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.

France handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities on Thursday, two months after the former French colony in central Africa broke off its defense cooperation agreement with Paris.

The Central African nation announced the end of bilateral military pact with Paris last November - Anadolu Ajansı

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The French army has handed over its last base in Chad in a military ceremony in the capital N'Djamena, marking the end of French military presence in the country. Once a key link in France's military presence in Africa,

The French army has handed over its last base in Chad in a military ceremony in the capital N'Djamena, the general staffs of both countries announced Thursday. The central African country in late November abruptly ended military cooperation with its former colonial ruler,

As countries continue to pivot from France, Paris too has begun implementing a new Africa strategy launched in late 2024: There are plans to permanently reduce troop presence in countries that have not yet kicked out French forces, like Gabon, where there are still about 300 French soldiers.

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Chad yesterday announced a full withdrawal of French troops from the Central African country. “The three bases of French elements in Chad have all been handed over to the Chadian National Army. “The very last one has just been handed over today.

Two months after Chad severed its defence agreement with Paris, the French army has handed over its last military base in the country. It comes after Paris handed over its two other bases in the country.

Traditional rulers in the four countries met in Maiduguri, resolved to partner with various governments in the region to tackle challenges