French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday (November 27) the creation of a new voluntary youth military service program, set to begin by mid-2026. The initiative aims to strengthen ...

Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

VARCES, France — President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled a new program meant to bolster France’s armed forces by training thousands of volunteers aged 18 and 19 starting next year, part of a ...