February 19, 2025
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The end of France's African dream?
Across the Mahgreb, the Sahel and West Africa, France is being forced out of Africa after decades of post-colonial control. As French troops exit Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Russia's Wagner Group moves in. With a new alliance forming between these African nations and anti-French sentiment spreading across the continent, is this the end of French influence in Africa?
Today's Newsmaker is France's retreat from Africa.
Guests:
Beverly Ochieng
Francophone Africa Security Analyst with the Control Risks Consultancy
Abdelkader Abderrahmane
Peace and Security Analyst
Paul Melly
Africa Programme Consulting Fellow at the Chatham House
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