From De Gaulle to Macron: The place where every French leader makes the same mistakes

For decades, Africa has consistently been viewed by Paris as a space to offset its lost global influence

Africa has historically been a foundational pillar of France’s influence and a cornerstone of its global status. Africa provided France with raw materials, geopolitical weight, and economic advantages. All this formed the system known as ‘Francafrique’. 

However, this system is currently facing an acute crisis. It’s clear that...