Africa-France: is a new relationship possible? The Franceinfo Talk debate

The French president returned to Paris after a four-day tour of central Africa. During his tour of Gabon, Angola, Congo Brazzaville, which ended in the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Emmanuel Macron repeatedly affirmed that the time of “Françafrique” was over and expressed his desire to engage in a new relationship with the continent. Is it really possible for France to reinvent a relationship with African countries?

Manon Mella receives Lova Rinelassociate researcher at the Foundation for Strategic Research and Ousmane Ndiayejournalist, Africa editor at TV5 Monde.

France losing influence?

From March 1 to 4, President Emmanuel Macron toured Central Africa. The stated objective of the French president during his African tour was to renew contact with the continent, while an “anti-French feeling” is increasingly pointed out by certain observers.

However, what does this expression of “anti-French sentiment” cover? Is it a massive movement? Where does this hostility come from? Finally, is it possible to reinvent a relationship between certain countries on the African continent and France?

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