France Begins Military Withdrawal from Chad with Mirage Jet Departure

France has begun withdrawing its military forces from Chad, starting with the departure of two Mirage fighter jets, following Chad's decision to end its defense cooperation agreement with Paris. This move marks a shift in Chad's strategic partnerships and follows similar French military withdrawals from other African nations like Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Negotiations are ongoing regarding the complete withdrawal of the remaining 1,000 French troops in Chad.