Chad's President Field Marshal Mahamat Idriss Deby says this week’s departure of the last French troops from the central African state signals a new dawn for Chad

France has handed over its final military post in Chad to local authorities, two months after the former French colony in central Africa terminated its defense cooperation deal with Paris. Chad has been a vital counterterrorism force in the region, and it was one of the last nations in which France maintained a significant military presence.

President Mahamat Idriss Deby on Friday welcomed the "definitive and complete departure" of French forces from Chad which marks the end of France's last foothold in the wider jihadist-hit Sahel region.

The World Food Programme (WFP) said farming moringa, hibiscus, and cowpeas can generate billions of dollars for the Lake Chad region, provided there is improved peace and agricultural development in the area.

Former diplomats on Thursday warned that the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States could undermine regional stability, potentially escalating insurgency and extremism in the Sahel.

Analysis - Niger has suspended its participation in the Multinational Joint Task Force, and Chad has threatened to withdraw.

To address terrorist activities and other challenges in the Lake Chad basin, traditional rulers from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger have taken a step

Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Niger and Chad Republics in a landmark move to enhance regional trade and integration towards

The Central African nation announced the end of bilateral military pact with Paris last November - Anadolu Ajansı

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday charged Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decision to quit the

Tinubu has called for a strong response to terrorism in Lake Chad, emphasising the need for the people’s safety and security

France has handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities. The move on Thursday came two months after the former French colony in central Africa broke off its defense cooperation agreement with Paris.