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French Neocolonialism in Africa: Historical Overview and Summary of Current Events

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  • Elvine Belinda Andjembe Etogho
  • Sphynx Egbe‐Mbah Eben
  • Amy L. Dalton

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It is widely understood that, over a half‐century ago, most nations of Africa gained formal independence from colonial powers. What is not widely known is that in former French and Portuguese colonies, France was able to retain a significant degree of control over the economics and politics through a neocolonial system dubbed la Françafrique. Under that system, France has made use of the CFA franc, the management of natural resources, and one‐sided commercial contracts to siphon off much of the economic surplus generated by these 23 nations. In addition, France has effectively installed puppet governments in many nations and stifled dissent throughout the continent. Dissent against French domination of Africa has occurred at various times during the long period of Françafrique, and has intensified significantly in recent years. Several governments in West Africa are now openly rebelling against France, and diasporan communities and influential individuals are increasingly speaking out to support and interpret this dissent. This article provides an historical overview of Françafrique, reviews its current impacts, and sketches the contours of the growing movement to dismantle it.

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  • Elvine Belinda Andjembe Etogho & Sphynx Egbe‐Mbah Eben & Amy L. Dalton, 2022. "French Neocolonialism in Africa: Historical Overview and Summary of Current Events," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 81(5), pages 829-849, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:81:y:2022:i:5:p:829-849
    DOI: 10.1111/ajes.12493
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    1. Kohnert, Dirk, 2023. "L'UEMOA, survivra-t-elle à la montée du sentiment anti-français en Afrique de l'Ouest ? [Will the UEMOA survive the rise of anti-French sentiment in West Africa?]," MPRA Paper 118358, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    2. Kohnert, Dirk, 2023. "Will the UEMOA survive the rise of anti-French sentiment in West Africa?," MPRA Paper 118357, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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