France’s former colonies have a point; Paris should listen
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech to French ambassadors posted around the world at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 6, 2025.
News of the altercation between France and the leaders of former colonies Chad and Côte d’Ivoire reflect not only resurgent anger at the continent’s colonial legacy, but also a deeper re-assessment of post-colonial ties and growing aspirations for a more equal status quo in post-colonial ties.
It also portends an ongoing re-alignment between Africa and the global powers, whose final outcome might not be easy to predict at this time.
