Francafrique - A literature review and statistical analysis of historic and contemporary policies and practices perpetuating French neo-colonialism and neo-crusades in the Sahel region of Africa (original) (raw)
Neo-Colonialism is a relatively well-known concept though most people don’t really understand the specific details as to how it is implemented. This paper examines those details - the economic and military mechanisms of Neo-colonialism in conjunction with another aspect of that combined process herein dubbed “Neo-Crusading,” which thus far has effectively and conveniently “slipped under the radar” of the western mainstream press and even the alternative press. Statistical data is provided and analyzed to support the belief that “Neo-crusading” is a significant part of the Neo-colonial process in 14 participating CFA franc scheme nations in Western Africa as demonstrated by correlations between UNDP development data and relative percentages of Muslims and Christians in the participating nations. The four most developed of the 14 nations studied have high percentages of Christians in those nations, above 50% whereas four of the five least developed nations in the 14 participating CFA franc scheme countries have high percentages of Muslims in those nations, above 50% with three of those four Muslim countries being natural resource rich countries (Niger, Chad & Mali). Market fluctuations in oil prices alone cannot explain why Niger is according to UNDP figures the single least developed country in the world while simultaneously being one of the natural resource richest countries in the world. Niger provides almost half the uranium France needs for its energy consumption. That both African Christian and Muslim populations are disproportionately poor given their natural resources is certainly true, however strong correlations suggest African Catholic nations are being robbed less than African Protestants, who are robbed less than the most discriminated against people on earth, African Muslims. Numerous potential solutions are offered at the end of this analytic study and literature review.
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