Unknown assailants attacked the presidential palace in Chad's capital, according to reports.

This evening, gunfire was heard near the presidential residence in the capital of Chad. Armed individuals attacked the territory of the complex.

This has been reported by RBK-Ukraine citing France24, Alarabiya on Barrons.

On Wednesday evening in the capital of Chad, N'Djamena, intense gunfire was reported near the presidential residence. According to an AFP reporter, armed individuals attacked the inner part of the complex.

The authorities have not yet commented on the situation, but a source in the security services confirmed the attack.

Tanks were spotted on the streets of N'Djamena, and all roads leading to the presidential residence are blocked.

According to eyewitness Abbas Mahamout Seyid, "military vehicles are moving from all directions."

It is noteworthy that the incident occurred less than two weeks after the controversial general elections in the country. Chad, located in northern Africa, remains in a tense political situation, and recent events have only heightened the uncertainty.

Withdrawal of French Troops from Chad

It should be noted that the French state has been actively involved in military operations in the Sahel region over the past decade, aiming to combat jihadist groups linked to "Al-Qaeda" and "Islamic State." During this period, 58 French soldiers lost their lives in the conflict zone.

However, in 2022-2023, France was compelled to end its military presence in countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This occurred after power shifted to military juntas in these nations, which have grown closer to Russia.

At the end of December, French troops began to leave Chad, and plans are in place for the withdrawal of troops from Senegal shortly. Previously, the President of Senegal stated that the presence of foreign armed forces is incompatible with the country's sovereignty.

French President Emmanuel Macron explained why the French army is leaving African countries.