France hands over last base in Chad

France hands over last military base in Chad
France has handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities. The move on Thursday came two months after the former French colony in central Africa broke off its defense cooperation agreement with Paris.
France military presence ends in Chad as last base in capital city vacated
The Central African nation announced the end of bilateral military pact with Paris last November - Anadolu Ajansı
France completes withdrawal of troops from Chad
France has concluded the withdrawal of its troops from Chad following the termination of a military agreement by the Central African country. The armed forces of both countries announced on Thursday.
France ends military presence in Sahel region with handover of last base in Chad
The French army has handed over its last base in Chad in a military ceremony in the capital N'Djamena, marking the end of French military presence in the country. Once a key link in France's military presence in Africa,
France hands over last army base in Chad
Two months after Chad severed its defence agreement with Paris, the French army has handed over its last military base in the country. It comes after Paris handed over its two other bases in the country.
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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