Chad Takes Control of French Military Base as Defense Ties End
On Thursday January 30, Chad officially took control of France’s final military base in the country, marking the culmination of a process that began two […]
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Chad and Senegal leaders slam Macron’s ‘contemptuous’, ‘disrespectful’ remarks
Chad’s and Senegal’s leaders have denounced comments made by French president Emmanuel Macron on Monday (6 January), in which he accused some African countries of […]
Senegalese President announces “end of all foreign military presences by 2025”
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on Tuesday December 31, during his New Year’s address, that all foreign military presence in Senegal will end by […]
Côte d’Ivoire Joins Regional Trend, Seeks Withdrawal of French Military
Côte d’Ivoire has announced that French troops stationed in the country for decades will depart by January 2025. President Alassane Ouattara confirmed this move on […]
Nigeria Rejects Allegations of Working with France to Undermine Niger’s Junta
Nigeria has emphatically denied claims by Niger’s military ruler, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, that it collaborated with France to destabilize Niger. In an interview aired […]
France Hands Over Military Base to Chad Following End of Defense Pact
Chad has officially taken control of a French military base in Faya, mere weeks after N’Djamena terminated its defense cooperation agreement with Paris. Local sources […]
France’s airbase in Djibouti may play greater role as French troops rush to pull out of Chad
French military base in Djibouti may assume a greater role, France’s president suggested last week, as its troops are asked by Chadian authorities to speed […]
Biden reiterates in Cape Verde support for African seats on the UN Security Council
During a stopover in Cape Verde on Monday, December 2, President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to establishing “two permanent seats for African countries” on […]
Historic Colonial Massacre Stirs Renewed Calls for Justice in Senegal
Eight decades after French colonial forces executed West African soldiers in Thiaroye, Senegal intensifies demands for full accountability and historical transparency. The December 1944 massacre, […]
Nigerian President Tinubu to make historic State visit to France
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a State visit to France on November 28 and 29, marking the first such visit by a […]