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The Revolt Against Françafrique: What Is Behind the “Anti-French†Sentiment?

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  • Fanny Pigeaud
  • Ndongo Samba Sylla

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This article analyzes the so-called “anti-French sentiment†that many journalists, academics, and political leaders believe they detect in sub-Saharan Africa. It is argued here that the hostility toward the former colonial power, observable for several years in most French-speaking countries on the continent, is the consequence of half a century of neocolonial domination, arrogance, and indifference. The criticism is directed at France for its support for despotic regimes, its continual military interventions, and the maintenance of its monetary supervision through the CFA franc. Long suppressed, these critical voices are now determined to be heard. A new generation of activists using social media has broken through the communication monopolies and appealed to the growing population of youth that sees no future other than through a second independence. The challenge will be to steer this movement toward a project of social transformation in the service of the people.

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  • Fanny Pigeaud & Ndongo Samba Sylla, 2024. "The Revolt Against Françafrique: What Is Behind the “Anti-French†Sentiment?," Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy, Centre for Agrarian Research and Education for South, vol. 13(2), pages 218-237, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:sae:agspub:v:13:y:2024:i:2:p:218-237
    DOI: 10.1177/22779760241256203
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