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Decline of France in Africa

We are witnessing the erosion of France’s once-dominant influence in Francophone Africa, a region once considered as a geopolitical "backyard" for Paris.

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Gabon Coup

A group of military officers staged a successful coup in the Central African nation of Gabon minutes after the results of the presidential election showed that President Ali Bongo had won a third term.

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IN-DEPTH

Niger coup and worldwide reactions

The African continent has been rocked by yet another coup d’état, this time in Niger. Many across the West African nation have denounced the coup while numerous others have supported what they describe as the end of colonialism.

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Niger coup stems from people's rejection of 'French presence': Ex-diplomat

A former French envoy says the coup in Niger is mostly caused by the neocolonial relationship between France and the African continent.

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INFOCLIPS

Mali accuses France of trying to partition country

Mali’s prime minister says a French-led operation launched in 2013 with the aim of fighting terrorists, has now turned into a de facto partition of the country.

REPORTS

French ambassador leaves Mali as ‘Françafrique’ reels 

France’s ambassador to Mali has been kicked out of the country in a major blow to the neocolonial sphere of influence known as Françafrique.

NORTH AFRICA

Algeria dismisses Macron's 'offensive' remarks amid escalating row with France

Algeria's prime minister says his "great" nation will not be undermined by French President Emmanuel Macron's "offensive" remarks about its history.

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