{"id":4061,"date":"2026-01-10T16:01:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T16:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/home\/chads-president-idriss-deby-gets-official-invite-to-france"},"modified":"2026-01-27T21:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:37:06","slug":"chads-president-idriss-deby-gets-official-invite-to-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/policy\/chads-president-idriss-deby-gets-official-invite-to-france","title":{"rendered":"Chad\u2019S President Idriss D\u00e9by Gets Official Invite to France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press. <\/strong> <\/span>In a notable development in Chadian\u2013French relations, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss De\u0301by received French ambassador to N\u2019Djamena, E\u0301ric Ge\u0301rard, on Monday, 26 January, who delivered an official invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron for a visit to Paris.<\/p>\n<p>This step comes fourteen months after the rupture that followed the sudden and symbolic termination of the two countries\u2019 defense cooperation agreement \u2014 a clear sign of a shared willingness to overcome past disputes and open a new chapter in bilateral ties.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement from the Chadian presidency, the meeting focused on \u201cthe future of bilateral cooperation, which is to be renewed and revitalized in line with current challenges.\u201d The statement described the encounter as \u201cimportant, marked by dialogue and openness, within a framework of consultation and consideration of mutual interests.\u201d During the meeting, the French ambassador conveyed a verbal message from President Macron inviting the Chadian leader to France.<\/p>\n<p>The presidency noted that President Mahamat Idriss De\u0301by received the invitation positively, viewing it as \u201ca strong signal confirming a shared desire to strengthen and modernize relations between N\u2019Djamena and Paris.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The two capitals appear to be seeking to move beyond the crisis of late November 2024, when Chad unexpectedly announced the termination of its military cooperation agreements with France \u2014 a move that forced Paris to rapidly withdraw its forces and equipment from Chadian territory.<\/p>\n<p>Chadian anthropologist Re\u0301madji Hoinathy believes this rapprochement \u201cdoes not mean a return to the previous situation,\u201d stressing that \u201cboth countries had to balance their shared interests.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to him, Chad represents an important regional foothold for France, particularly in intelligence matters, while N\u2019Djamena views Paris as a valuable diplomatic ally amid a fragile and unstable security and economic environment.<\/p>\n<p>A researcher at the Institute for Security Studies argued that \u201cChad may not be fully convinced of the outcomes of its policy of diversifying partnerships,\u201d adding that the country \u201cis in urgent need of international support in the face of mounting economic and security challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Observers also see this renewed engagement in light of the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan and internal unrest, suggesting that it may reflect a desire by the Chadian authorities to strengthen their political position and confront increasing pressures.<\/p>\n<p>However, the rapprochement with Paris has drawn criticism, particularly from the Chadian opposition. Human rights defender Makyla Nguebla, who lives in exile, said that \u201cFrance would benefit more from upholding its values rather than supporting a state accused of repressive practices,\u201d referring specifically to the arrest of opposition figure Najaa Mossra and the dissolution of several organizations critical of the government.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Africa<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press. In a notable development in Chadian\u2013French relations, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss De\u0301by received French ambassador to N\u2019Djamena, E\u0301ric Ge\u0301rard, on Monday, 26 January, who delivered an official invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron for a visit to Paris. 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