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Mahamat Idriss Déby loyalists behind reconciliation with Paris

Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris, on 29 January 2026.
Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris, on 29 January 2026. © Ludovic Marin/AFP
The Chadian President's official visit to the French capital was intended to ease tensions and formalise a resumption of relations between the two countries. It may prove strategically useful for N'Djamena, which is seeking to reconnect with its historic partner while setting clear conditions. [...]
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