13 oC 
Güneşli
Chad has announced the termination of its defense cooperation agreement with France, marking a significant blow to French influence in the region.
The decision, which was announced by Chad's foreign ministry on Thursday, comes as France faces growing anti-colonial sentiment and increasing Russian influence in West and Central Africa.
The Chadian government cited its desire to fully assert its sovereignty as the primary reason for ending the defense pact. The move follows similar decisions by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, all of which have experienced military coups and subsequently severed ties with France.
The French government has been grappling with a series of setbacks in Africa, including the withdrawal of its troops from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. These withdrawals have been driven by growing anti-French sentiment and a desire by these countries to forge closer ties with Russia.
While France has maintained a military presence in Chad for decades, the recent geopolitical shifts have eroded its influence in the region. The departure of French troops from Chad could further destabilize the region and empower non-state actors, such as extremist groups.
It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the security situation in Chad and the broader Sahel region. As France re-evaluates its military strategy in Africa, it faces increasing challenges in maintaining its position as a key security partner. (ILKHA)
LEGAL WARNING: All rights of the published news, photos and videos are reserved by İlke Haber Ajansı Basın Yayın San. Trade A.Ş. Under no circumstances can all or part of the news, photos and videos be used without a written contract or subscription.
The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas has declared that the Israeli occupation is suffering mounting strategic and moral defeats in its ongoing assault on Gaza, asserting that the only path remaining for “Israel” to secure the release of its captives is through a prisoner exchange deal dictated by the Resistance.
The Israeli occupation forces continue to unleash an unrelenting wave of death and devastation across the besieged Gaza Strip, with more than 100 Palestinians killed in just the past few hours amid intensified airstrikes, shelling, and naval assaults.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has categorically dismissed U.S. allegations of military shipments from Iran to Yemen, labeling them as baseless and part of a deliberate media campaign to smear the Islamic Republic.
The United Nations has voiced grave concern over escalating sectarian violence in Syria’s southern city of Suweida, condemning what it describes as “widespread violations and abuses,” including summary executions and arbitrary killings.
