President Deby Explains Why Chad Cut Military Ties With France

President Deby Explains Why Chad Cut Military Ties With FranceChad’s President, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, has clarified that the country’s decision to end military cooperation with France does not indicate a shift toward aligning with another foreign power, even as neighboring countries in the region strengthen ties with Russia.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Following Chad’s announcement on Thursday to terminate its defense agreement with its former colonial ruler, General Deby emphasized, “Chad is in no way seeking to replace one power with another, much less intending to change masters.”

He explained that the move was aimed at redefining Chad’s relationship with France, focusing on areas that would offer greater benefits to the Chadian people. Deby noted that the military agreement with France had become outdated and no longer reflected the current political and strategic realities.

Despite this shift, Deby reiterated Chad’s commitment to maintaining a key role in peace and security initiatives across Africa.

In recent years, France’s influence in the Sahel has diminished, as military governments aligned with Moscow have gained control in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, leading to the expulsion of French troops from these nations. While Chad has pursued closer relations with Russia, particularly in economic matters, these efforts have yet to produce significant results.

Chad continues to face severe security threats, including from Boko Haram and other extremist groups, and shares borders with countries like Sudan, Libya, Niger, and the Central African Republic, where Russian paramilitary forces, such as the Wagner Group, are active.

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