A Gabonese squadron halts to salute a French colonel at one of France's last military bases in Africa which is now "shared" with the host nation and focused on training.

Read more Subscribers only Departure of last French soldiers from Chad brings an end to a 'special relationship' Although Le Pen had extolled Africa as "France's top international priority" during ...

The US has approximately 100 troops stationed in Chad as part of its strategy to ... Neighboring Niger is also a linchpin in the US and French strategy to combat jihadists in the region.