Türkiye and Chad have made significant progress in negotiations regarding the deployment of Turkish troops at former French bases. Regional sources indicate that the Chadian government is set to transfer control of the Abéché military base to Türkiye.
Türkiye has deployed drones near the Faya-Largeau base in northern Chad as part of efforts to contribute to regional stability. This move is seen as part of Türkiye’s strategy to strengthen its geopolitical footprint in Africa, amid increasing competition from other global powers.