Chad turns back to France as security threats mount
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Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is seeking support from France for air power and intelligence amid increasing security threats. France aims to maintain its influence in the region despite its shrinking foothold in Africa.
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is seeking French help on air power and intelligence, even as Paris looks for a new foothold in a region where its influence has shrunk.