Chad Bound

Africa’s Defense Shifting from Western to Russian Influence

There are some 600 US troops left in Niger, whose withdrawal is set to no later than September 2024. Meanwhile the French are expected to continue to withdraw more of their troops from Africa, and we could see the Russians move in.

Sahel: As France’s presence in the Sahel deteriorates, US maintains ties and remains active

By Arezki Daoud: The United States appears increasingly active in the Sahel, as France experiences a withdrawal of sort. The rise of anti-France juntas is not stopping the US from seeking greater influence, largely to thwart any attempts by Russia and its Wagner mercenaries to gain ground in the troubled Sahel.

Sahel: Protests after Chadian soldier dies in attack at French base

An army nurse at a French military base in northern Chad shot dead a Chadian soldier who had attacked him, triggering protests by local people, the region's governor told AFP on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the base of Faya-Largeau, where troops are...

Sahel: Chad acquires military vehicles and security gear from the UAE

The United Arab Emirates has sent military vehicles and other security gear to Chad in support of anti-"terrorism" efforts and border rotection, the oil-rich Gulf state said on Sunday. Chad is a neighbour of Niger, where a coup late last month toppled one of the last...

Sahel: As France’s presence in the Sahel deteriorates, US maintains ties and remains active

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Chad Bound

Africa’s Defense Shifting from Western to Russian Influence

Sahel: As France’s presence in the Sahel deteriorates, US maintains ties and remains active

Sahel: Protests after Chadian soldier dies in attack at French base

Sahel: Chad acquires military vehicles and security gear from the UAE

Sahel: As France’s presence in the Sahel deteriorates, US maintains ties and remains active

Sahel: Protests after Chadian soldier dies in attack at French base

Sahel: Chad acquires military vehicles and security gear from the UAE

The militarization of the Sahel: Governments run by soldiers ($)

Sahel: Cocaine trafficking surges in the Sahel, as armed groups seek to profit from illicit trade

Chad: Army and FNDJT fighters clashing in Tibesti region

Sahel: 11 men jailed over Chad ‘coup bid’ promised pardons

Sahel: Despite closing its borders, Chad sees hundreds of Sudanese soldiers flee into its territory

Sahel: Crisis in Sudan forces Chad to close border

Sahel: Opposition parties in Chad allowed to resume activity

Sahel: Regime in Chad said it thwarted a coup

Sahel: US concerned about worsening crisis in Mali, blames Russia’s Wagner Group

Sahel: Unstable Sahel creates new opportunities for insurgent groups

Sahel: Regime in Chad abandons path to democracy, junta leader Deby seeks perpetual reign

Sahel: Chad’s Foreign Minister Zene Cherif resigns for being sidelined in peace talks

Sahel: Chad’s peace negotiations resume after rebel chief Erdimi was released by Egypt

Sahel/Chad: Government denies rebel attack on troops

Sahelian country of Chad looking for path to peace

Sudan condemns Chadian group’s killing of 18

Sahel: Qatar gets involved in Chad political crisis, holds peace talks in Doha

Sahel: Chad trade union calls strike over opposition arrests

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