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"The term “Françafrique” describes the political, economic and military
networks built to preserve French influence in Africa. It refers to a past era
but many believe that it still shapes relations between France and its former
colonies today.
The word was popularised by French economist, historian and activist
François-Xavier Verschave in his 1998 book
Françafrique: The Longest Scandal
of the Republic. He used it to condemn a neocolonial system that created
dependence and allowed for French interference. Originally, the idea meant a
close cooperation between France and Francophone Africa.
As a researcher in political discourse and Franco-African relations, I am
interested in how the idea of Françafrique still affects the way both sides see
each other today."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
