[Regnum] Having terminated the military cooperation agreement with France, the Chadian authorities demanded that its troops leave the country by January 31, 2025. This was reported by radio RFI.
It is noted that those close to the French government reported that Paris had received orders to withdraw troops on December 19. Initially, it was proposed to extend the withdrawal of troops until March, but this schedule was rejected as too protracted.
The military in France explained that it is impossible to withdraw a thousand soldiers and a large amount of equipment in seven weeks.
France believes that the Chadian government is using “harsh pressure tactics” and intends to persuade officials to make a constructive decision.
As reported by the Regnum news agency, France is rapidly losing its position on the African continent. This process is expressed both in the reduction of the deployment points and capabilities of the French army, and in the diplomatic relations of Paris with the former colonies.
On November 28, 2024, Chad's government spokesman and foreign minister, Abderaman Koulamalla, announced that the country was asking for the end of the French military presence on its territory. Now, about 1,000 French troops serving in Chad must go home and the military bases will be closed.