France's military revival in Chad dopo expulsion
The French newspaper "Le Monde" revealed that French forces have made a limited return to Chad since last summer to train the Chadian army, following their withdrawal from the country at the beginning of 2025. This move aims to strengthen military and training cooperation between the two nations. It is part of France’s efforts to restore its military presence in the region, especially after withdrawing from several Sahel countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, where its military activities have substantially diminished. About 20 French soldiers have been training Chadian special forces at training centers and sites near N’Djamena, maintaining intelligence cooperation despite the withdrawals, in order to face regional security challenges, particularly the fallout from the war in Sudan and tensions with Niger. France is also seeking to gradually reactivate use of an airbase in N’Djamena and is exploring plans to equip the Chadian army with helicopters and aircraft for troop transportation. Emphasis is placed on maintaining balanced security relations that demonstrate a reduced dependence on the previous French military presence, amid concerns that ongoing reliance could influence the strategies of neighboring countries and impact regional sovereignty.
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