Afrique-France : le divorce ? - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Across French-speaking Africa, the divorce from France, the former colonial power, seems complete. The relationship between Paris and part of the African continent is marked by the aftermath of colonization, the opaque agreements of "...See moreAcross French-speaking Africa, the divorce from France, the former colonial power, seems complete. The relationship between Paris and part of the African continent is marked by the aftermath of colonization, the opaque agreements of "Françafrique," and a military presence deemed paternalistic. Today, in Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Benin, and Chad, a generation seeking sovereignty rejects any form of tutelage. Faced with the rise of alternative players such as Russia and Turkey, the African continent has become a strategic battleground for rival influences. In an exclusive interview, President Emmanuel Macron defends his desire to rebuild relations with Africa and break with the practices of the past.See less