Chad Halts Military Partnership with France

Chad has announced the termination of its military cooperation agreement with France, marking a significant shift in its foreign relations. This decision follows a visit by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and reflects Chad's desire to assert its sovereignty. Despite ending the defense accord, Chad still hosts around a thousand French troops and considers France an essential partner. The move is seen as a 'historic turning point' and comes amid Chad's efforts to strengthen ties with Russia.