Faced with statements deemed condescending by Emmanuel Macron on the French military withdrawal from Africa, Chad is stepping up to the plate. In a press release, the Chadian government severely criticizes the attitude of Paris, reaffirming its aspiration for full sovereignty.
The Chadian government reacted strongly on Monday to recent statements by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the French military withdrawal from Africa, describing his attitude as ” contemptuous » towards the continent.
This reaction follows remarks made by the French president during the Conference of Ambassadors, where he affirmed that the departure of the French from certain African countries was “concerted”, adding that Paris had, out of “kindness”, left to these countries the first of the announcement of these withdrawals.
In a press release signed by Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah, Chad denounces a condescending attitude, while specifying that its relations with the French people are not called into question. The country nevertheless expects French leaders to “ that they learn to respect the African people ».
The text received by APA particularly emphasizes the African contribution to the two world wars, estimating that “ the immense sacrifices made by African soldiers to defend freedom have been minimized » by France.
In a more direct criticism of the French military presence, the Chadian government contests any attribution to France of the development of its army, which it presents as ” the fruit of the bravery of the Chadian people “. He describes the French presence of the last 60 years as being mainly guided by “ own strategic interests, without any real lasting impact on the development of the Chadian people ».
The head of Chadian diplomacy finally recalls N’Djamena’s aspiration to “ full sovereignty » and « true independence », inviting France to fundamentally rethink its approach to relations with Africa.
This position takes place in a context of growing tensions between France and several African countries, marked by a profound questioning of post-colonial relations on the continent and a series of French military withdrawals, notably in Mali and Burkina Faso. Faso and Niger. Chad also denounced its defense agreements with France, initiating the withdrawal of French forces. For their part, countries like Senegal and Ivory Coast have also announced the end of the French military presence on their territory.
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