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France is considering a new base in the Sahel after diplomatic fallout and exit from Burkina Faso, while Chad's bases are near Niger and Libya.

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated oct 14

The latest in this situation

  1. Macron met with Chad's President to sign a defense cooperation agreement.
  2. France is withdrawing its bases and influence from Niger, Chad, Ivory Coast, and Gabon.

How it started

2 reports, 2 independent, last reported Oct 14. The briefing below covers this first event.

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France is considering a new base in the Sahel after diplomatic fallout and exit from Burkina Faso, while Chad's bases are near Niger and Libya.

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ChadNigerBurkina FasoLibya

How it developed

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  1. Macron met with Chad's President to sign a defense cooperation agreement.1 source
  2. France is withdrawing its bases and influence from Niger, Chad, Ivory Coast, and Gabon.Sub-event
  3. Chad and Burkina Faso are strengthening security cooperation against terrorism.Sub-event
  4. France is exiting Burkina Faso and may seek a new base in the Sahel, impacting regional dynamics.1 source

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