The CFA Franc: Africa’s Denpendency and Confiscated Monetary Sovereignty

The CFA Franc, which serves as the currency for several countries in Africa, has drawn significant criticism for its role in perpetuating economic dependency and limiting the monetary sovereignty of its member states. Critics argue that the CFA Franc system primarily benefits France, thereby subjecting former French colonies to ongoing economic oversight and control.

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Understanding Françafrique: The Complex Legacy of France’s Colonial Relationships

The post-colonial relationship between France and its former African colonies can be characterized by a paternalistic approach that has fostered a sense of dependency. This dynamic is closely tied to France’s concept of ‘pré-carré,’ which denotes a privileged sphere of influence in the region.

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Macron in China to Convince Xi Jinping to “Bring Russia to Reason”

La Guerre en Ukraine au programme de la visite du president francais Emmanuel Macron en Chine

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Why is France being kicked out of Africa: case of Burkina Faso

In recent months, African countries have ended their military cooperation with France, a former colonial power, and have chosen Russia as their new privileged partner in terms of security. Mali,…

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FINANCEMENT DU TERRORISME AU SAHEL : La France en tête de liste, selon une étude

Le Comité scientifique de l’Observatoire économique et social du Conseil économique et social (CES) du Burkina Faso a diligenté une enquête sur les potentielles sources de financement du terrorisme. Il…

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Russia blasts France’s ‘colonial mindset’ in Africa

The attitude of France and other EU countries to Africa is “pure neo-colonialism,” Russia’s top diplomat has said France, as well as other European countries, have consistently demonstrated a “colonial mindset” when…

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