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End of French Colonial Legacy in Africa? Chad Terminates Military Agreement
End of French Colonial Legacy in Africa? Chad Terminates Military Agreement
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Chad has terminated its decades-long military cooperation agreement with France, marking a shift in the nation's defense strategy and relations with its former... 06.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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End of French Colonial Legacy in Africa? Chad Terminates Military Agreement
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Chad has terminated its decades-long military cooperation agreement with France, marking a shift in the nation's defense strategy and relations with its former colonial power. The decision reflects growing dissatisfaction with France’s role in the Sahel, as Chad seeks to assert greater control over its sovereignty and security policies.
France has historically viewed its former colonies as extensions of its own territory, akin to personal property, Dr. Adama Diabaté, an Adviser to the President of Mali and a Political analyst, in an interview with a Sputnik Africa correspondent. The Malian explains that this mindset has fostered a sense of arrogance and disrespect towards African nations, which has ultimately led to the failure of French foreign policy in the region.He points out that the recent actions taken by countries like Chad signal a rejection of this historical narrative and an assertion of independence. The termination of defense agreements with France is not merely a political maneuver; it represents a broader awakening among African nations to redefine their relationships with former colonial powers and establish partnerships based on mutual respect and equality.To find out what else our guest had to say, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on Telegram.► You can also listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict, and Overcast.► Check out all the episodes of Global South Pole.
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End of French Colonial Legacy in Africa? Chad Terminates Military Agreement
Chad has terminated its decades-long military cooperation agreement with France, marking a shift in the nation's defense strategy and relations with its former colonial power. The decision reflects growing dissatisfaction with France’s role in the Sahel, as Chad seeks to assert greater control over its sovereignty and security policies.
France has historically viewed its former colonies as extensions of its own territory, akin to personal property, Dr. Adama Diabaté, an Adviser to the President of Mali and a Political analyst, in an interview with a Sputnik Africa correspondent.
The Malian explains that this mindset has fostered a sense of arrogance and disrespect towards African nations, which has ultimately led to the failure of French foreign policy in the region.
“The reason is, as France would say on this hand, arrogance. And you know, the high level of disrespect for us honestly speaking as a class of ethnos they never considered us as a member of the human civilization. They always considered us as something second rank,” Dr. Diabaté stresses.
He points out that the recent actions taken by countries like Chad signal a rejection of this historical narrative and an assertion of independence. The termination of defense agreements with France is not merely a political maneuver; it represents a broader awakening among African nations to redefine their relationships with former colonial powers and establish partnerships based on mutual respect and equality.
To find out what else our guest had to say, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.
In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on
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