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France’s Power Erodes at Another Former Colony: Chad
01 Dec 2024, 23:10 3 mins

Bilateral Relations Defence Politics
France’s Power Erodes at Another Former Colony: Chad
Chad ends France’s military presence in the country, and France notes the decision without further reaction.

France’s military role in Africa, which has long been a pillar of French foreign policy and economy, is shifting dramatically. The recent evacuation of French troops from Niger, Chad, and Senegal marks a fundamental shift in the country’s relations with former colonies and attitude to regional security.

France’s decision to accept Chad’s choice reflects a larger shift in its Sahel strategy. Chad, a former significant partner in counterterrorism operations, particularly Operation Barkhane, has grown increasingly wary of French involvement. The long-standing partnership has been under pressure due to anti-French sentiment and the country’s efforts to diversify its diplomatic alliances, most notably with Russia and China.

France – Chad relations started to cause tension in 2022. There were anti-France demands from the parliamentarians, but the case got worse when a young Chad citizen, Muhammad Dako, was fatally shot by a French soldier. This was the end of the road for France.

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