France’s return to the Sahel: restoring influence via new security tools?

France’s renewed defense ties with Chad raise questions about its efforts to regain influence in the Sahel and the implications for regional dynamics.

Algeria Sahel region France defense ties with Chad

Kaouthar Tatai
Press TV, Algiers

Following its military withdrawals from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, France is seeking to reshape its security presence in the Sahel. Renewed defense cooperation with Chad raises questions about whether Paris is seeking to restore its influence through new security and intelligence tools.

What are the implications for regional power dynamics and Algeria’s interests?