There’s a deep-seated interdependence between France and its former African colonies.
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African leaders’ announcement of military base closures signals a rejection of French policy and the country’s diminishing influence.
L'approche de Macron à l'égard de la politique africaine s'inspire des stratégies des années 50 en raison notamment des similutudes avec la période qui a suivi la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
Macron’s approach to Africa policy emulates the 1950’s strategies. Why? A big part of the answer can be found in the fact that today’s global circumstances are similar to those of post-World War II.
Gabon’s strongman president, Ali Bongo, is barely clinging to power after contested elections, a stroke and a coup attempt. The Bongo family has run this stable central African nation for 52 years.
Despite being led by different presidents over the past six decades, the French government’s policy on Africa has been faithful to its neo-colonial roots. Will Macron’s government be any different?
French and African presidents have, in the past, entertained close relationships outside official channels. These often included illegitimate exchanges. But there are signs that this is changing.
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Research Fellow at the University of the Free State, South Africa and Assistant Professor in the History of International Relations, Utrecht University
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Head of Research Programme, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa
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Research Associate Centre for African Studies, University of Mumbai
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Associate Lecturer in Development Studies, Birkbeck, University of London
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Associate professor of political science, St. Petersburg College
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Chercheur associé au Centre Afrique de l'Institut Français des Relations Internationales, membre du Groupe de Recherche sur l'Eugénisme et le Racisme, Université Paris Cité
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Professor, Canadian and Cultural Studies, Stockholm University