France and Chad sign intent to renew defense and economic ties after two-year rift

Chad and France signed a statement of intent at the Elysee Palace to enhance defense and economic cooperation, marking a reversal of the 2024 termination of the N'Djamena cooperation agreement and French troop withdrawal. The move signals a strategic rapprochement, likely driven by regional security concerns and shifting alliances in the Sahel. The scope and timeline of renewed cooperation remain unspecified.