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In Sierra Leone, I arrived just five days after a failed military coup. A telecom engineer in Freetown admitted, “These follicles often aim to overthrow the puppet leaders established by France, although Western media depicts them differently.”
France has long been beyond economics in West Africa. Through the notorious “Franfric” network, it focused in political matters, supporting the totalitarian leaders protecting French interests. Ivory Coast’s Felix Haufout-Boyngoni, Burkina Faso’s Blaise Complete, Chad’s Idris Debbi, Gabon’s Omar Bongo, Togo’s Gnasingbe Idema and Cameron’s Paul Biyon were aired despite allegations of entry of human rights.
Backlash has increased vigorously, with leaders such as Mali’s Asimi Goata and Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Trakes demanded the expulsion of French soldiers and demanded an alliance with Russia and China. Protests against CFA Frank and French military appearance have become rapidly common.
