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Françafrique, on its last legs?

Authors :
Noury, Valerie
Source :
New African. Jul2010, Issue 497, p24-27. 4p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses the significance and consequences of Françafrique, a term used to characterize the good relationship between France and African states. The writer and economist François-Xavier Verschave, who also adopted Françafrique, outlines the traits that characterize Franco-African relations including opacity of information, crimes, and complicity of African governments. It also explores how the influences of France has severely diminished.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01429345
Issue :
497
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New African
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
52104702