N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — France handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities on Thursday, two months after the former French colony in central Africa broke off its defense cooperation agreement with Paris.

Former diplomats on Thursday warned that the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States could undermine regional stability, potentially escalating insurgency and extremism in the Sahel.

To address terrorist activities and other challenges in the Lake Chad basin, traditional rulers from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger have taken a step

The Central African nation announced the end of bilateral military pact with Paris last November - Anadolu Ajansı

Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Niger and Chad Republics in a landmark move to enhance regional trade and integration towards

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday charged Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decision to quit the

Niger has suspended its participation in the Multinational Joint Task Force, and Chad has threatened to withdraw.In March 1994, the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) set up the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) - comprising Cameroon,

President Bola Tinubu has called for a multifaceted response to terrorism, insurgency, and other security threats in the Lake Chad Basin region.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has committed more than $2 billion to support 15.3 million people affected by crises in the Lake Chad Basin within two decades.

The French army has handed over its last base in Chad in a military ceremony in the capital N'Djamena, marking the end of French military presence in the country. Once a key link in France's military presence in Africa,

Two months after Chad severed its defence agreement with Paris, the French army has handed over its last military base in the country. It comes after Paris handed over its two other bases in the country.

Tinubu has called for a strong response to terrorism in Lake Chad, emphasising the need for the people’s safety and security