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

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 country in late November abruptly ended military cooperation with its former colonial ...

Several African nations have expelled French troops, signaling a significant decline in the former colonial power’s influence on the continent - Anadolu Ajansı

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 by the end of January. The central African country in late November abruptly ended military cooperation with its former colonial ruler,

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 starts 2025 with a further drawdown of its military presence in its former African colonies, and fresh tensions ignited this week with controversial remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Disappointed with the international order, African countries, despite the failings of their own leaders, have been discontented for a while.

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The French army had around 1,000 personnel in Chad. Djamouss added that the 31 January deadline for France to remove forces for good was "imperative", "irreversible" and "non-negotiable".

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 country in late November ...

The French army had around 1,000 personnel in Chad. Djamouss added that the January 31 deadline for France to remove forces for good was “imperative”, “irreversible” and “non-negotiable”.

Vantage with Palki Sharma French President Emmanuel Macron has picked a fight with the numerous African nations who have expelled France's soldiers. Macron says the African countries "forgot to thank France" for sending troops to help fight terrorism in the Sahel.