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Russian foreign minister wraps Africa tour with working visit in Chad | Africanews
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France's military forced out of Sahel region as it closes base in Chad: The handover of the last French military base in Chad and the Sahel marks a loss of ...
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France hands over last base in Chad amid withdrawal: The French army has handed over its last base in Chad in a military ceremony in the capital N'Djamena ...
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West Africa: Chad's Break With France - Why It Happened and What It Means for Power Dynamics in the Sahel R...
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Chad ends military cooperation with France: As Sahel nations move closer to Russia, Chad’s top diplomat says country is ‘very jealous of its sovereignty’.
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Chad ends military cooperation with France
Key FactsChad Ends Military Pact with France
Nov 29, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Chad has terminated its defense pact with France, potentially leading to the withdrawal of 1,000 French troops.

  • This decision aims to assert the nation's sovereignty after over 60 years and to redefine strategic partnerships.

  • Chad has gravitated closer to Russia in recent years as France's influence in West and Central Africa wanes.

  • Despite ending the defense agreement, Chad's foreign ministry stressed that friendly relations with France would remain intact.
Floods in Central Africa: Over 500 dead in Chad: Hundreds of people have died in severe floods in Central and West Africa. Hundreds of thousands are homeless ...
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Floods in Central Africa: Over 500 dead in Chad
Key FactsFlooding in Chad Claims Hundreds of Lives
Sep 22, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • In Chad, over 500 people have died due to ongoing floods that began in July.

  • Approximately 1.7 million people are affected, with more than 200,000 homes destroyed and 300,000 hectares of agricultural land submerged.

  • The Minister of Water and Energy warned of further severe flooding and recommended treating well water before use.

  • The United Nations called for increased efforts to combat climate change, as Africa suffers disproportionately despite contributing minimally to greenhouse gas emissions.
Hungary PM’s African Adventure Sparks Speculation: From a favour for Orban’s son, to murky business and resource deals, to an intelligence hub for Russia ...
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Chad: Deadly blaze at ammunition depot in N'Djamena: The president says people have been killed and wounded in the blast in the capital, N'Djamena.
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Russia will increase the number of military instructors in Burkina Faso, foreign minister says
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U.S. troops to leave Chad, as another African state reassesses ties: Dozens of U.S. Army personnel will leave Chad in Central Africa, at least temporarily ...
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U.S. troops to leave Chad, as another African state reassesses ties
Former Chad opposition leader appointed as PM of transitional government: Succes Masra returned from exile in November after signing a reconciliation agreement ...
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Former Chad opposition leader appointed as PM of transitional government
Chad: Unprecedented Flooding Hits More Than 340,000 People: Flooding due to torrential rains across Chad has affected more than 340,000 people ...
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Chad: Unprecedented Flooding Hits More Than 340,000 People
Convicted ex-Chadian leader Hissène Habré dies: The former president was sentenced to life in a landmark trial for crimes against humanity.
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Convicted ex-Chadian leader Hissène Habré dies
Chad Names Transitional Prime Minister, Opposition Slams Move: Chad's new military government on Monday named Albert Pahimi Padacke as interim prime minister ...
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Chad Names Transitional Prime Minister, Opposition Slams Move