Africa: France at half mast
Mapping the World · Season 36 · Episode 16
In recent years, the French army has no longer been welcome in several African countries. From Mali to Niger, from Burkina Faso to the Central African Republic, French troops are now asked to leave. What place can France still hope to hold on this strategic continent? And what future for the links forged over the decades?
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Season
36
Episode
16
Air Date
23/May/2025
Air Time
—
Runtime
12 min
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In recent years, the French army has no longer been welcome in several African countries. From Mali to Niger, from Burkina Faso to the Central African Republic, French troops are now asked to leave. What place can France still hope to hold on this strategic continent? And what future for the links forged over the decades?
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