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France and Chad Sign 'Renewed' Defence Partnership Following Two-Year Hiatus
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· October 14, 2026
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[RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties two years after N'Djamena ordered French forces to leave its territory. The countries' defence ministers signed a declaration of intent to structure the...
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Key points The countries' defence ministers signed a declaration of intent to structure their defence cooperation "on a renewed basis". [RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties two years after N'Djamena ordered French forces to leave its territory. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? [RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties two years after N'Djamena ordered French forces to leave its territory. The countries' defence ministers signed a declaration of intent to structure the...
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