France’s Influence in Africa Faces Strains From Locals and Foreign Competitors

by John P. Ruehl | Sep 10, 2022 | Africa, Algeria, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Economics, Europe, France, Germany, History, Italy, Mali, Politics, Senegal, Spain, Trade, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, War

The recent visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Algeria is an attempt by Paris to hold on to the economic and cultural control it once had over its former colonies.