Chad–France relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Chad and the French Republic. France controlled Chad from 1900 until the country's independence in 1960. Both nations are today members of the Francophonie and the United Nations.

Dec 30, 2024 · The withdrawal of French troops from Chad marks the end of a decades-long military partnership. Chad describes the treaty as 'obsolete' and says it wants to redefine its geopolitical strategy.

Nov 29, 2024 · Chad has said it is terminating a key defence cooperation agreement with France, raising questions about Paris’s waning influence in Africa's embattled Sahel region. Chadian Foreign Minister...

Dec 11, 2024 · Chad has received military aid from the UAE, received weapons from Israel, acquired Turkish training aircraft and drones, and is now exploring ties with Russia and Hungary.

1 day ago · France hands over last base in Chad amid withdrawal. N'Djamena (AFP) – The French army has handed over its last base in Chad in a military ceremony in the capital N'Djamena, the general staffs ...

France is Chad’s leading bilateral development assistance partner. Over the last decade (2011-2020), the AFD’s support to Chad totalled €386 million, primarily in five priority sectors: access to essential services, health, rural development, education and vocational training.

Dec 11, 2024 · France began withdrawing its military forces from Chad on Tuesday, starting with the departure of two Mirage fighter jets from the capital, N'Djamena, signaling a significant shift in its...

Nov 28, 2024 · Chad's government said on Thursday it has ended its defence cooperation pact with France, a move that could see French troops leave the Central African country.

Nov 29, 2024 · Chad's government is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the nation's sovereignty. The decision marks a historic turning point after the...

Nov 29, 2024 · DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Chad’s government is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the nation’s sovereignty.