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The French military formally handed over its base in Faya to the Chadian army in a retreat ceremony held on December 26. This move follows Chad’s recent suspension of its military cooperation agreement with France.
In a related development, an Antonov 124 cargo aircraft departed from N’Djamena on the same day, carrying over 70 tons of military equipment and supplies, signaling the logistical withdrawal of French forces from the region.
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The handover of the Faya base marks a significant milestone in the reconfiguration of Chad-France defense relations. The French base, previously a critical part of operations in the Sahel, will now be under full control of the Chadian military.
Chadian authorities have expressed their intention to strengthen national security through greater reliance on local forces.
The French withdrawal is part of a broader trend of declining foreign military presence in Africa amidst shifting alliances and calls for increased sovereignty by regional governments.
