Re-imagining France's policies toward Africa in the twenty-first century

Human Sciences Research Council

doi:10.14749/32379960

May 23, 2026Open Access

Re-imagining France's policies toward Africa in the twenty-first century

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To explore and analyze France's historical and current policies towards its former African colonies.
Qualitative analysis of France's foreign policy documents and statements
Review of historical and geopolitical literature on France-Africa relations
France maintains strong geopolitical influence in its former colonies despite changing global dynamics
Historical ties are frequently cited as justification for this influence by French policymakers

Implication

This analysis explores France's influence on African former colonies, highlighting historical ties and geopolitical strategies.

Abstract

France is perhaps the only 'super power' to have a special relationship with its former colonies on the African continent, According to Schraeder, irrespective of the ideological angle from which France is led at any given time, French policy makers have consistently claimed that historical links and geographical proximity justify placing Francophone Africa within France's sphere of influence.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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