France has ended its 60-year military presence in Chad by closing its last base in N'Djamena, following a decision by Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby amid rising anti-French sentiment. This withdrawal is part of a broader trend in the Sahel region, with countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger also distancing themselves from France. The move signals a desire for sovereignty and new alliances, although some ties remain. The departure of French forces may diminish EU influence in West Africa, with potential opportunities for other international players like Russia.