Chad: France ends military presence in Sahel region with handover of last base

Source: France 24 [French state media]

“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, and French troops began leaving the country in late December. Thursday’s handover of the Kossei base marks the end of France’s military presence in the African country ‘according to the wishes of the high authorities’ in N’Djamena, a statement from the Chadian high command said.” (01/30/25)

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250130-france-hands-over-last-base-in-chad-amid-withdrawal