France hands over last base in Chad

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.
France’s military withdrawal presents opportunities and risks to West African states
Cte dIvoire announced that French troops would be withdrawing from the country and the military base of Port-Bout would be handed over to Cte dIvoires army. The announcement is part of a seismic shift
France hands over last base in Chad amid withdrawal
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 Kossei camp was handed over today to the Chadian army,
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French forces have withdrawn from Chad after 65 years, although France maintains that military cooperation will continue .
France hands over last military base in Chad
N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — 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.
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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