French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to hold a debate in the Parliament on the country’s strategy in Africa, in the face of the ongoing coups and the weakening of Paris’ influence in the continent. In this respect informs Agence France-Presse.
“The discussion on Africa provided an opportunity to assess the situation in many countries, especially in the Sahel. It has been decided to hold parliamentary debates on this issue from autumn and when current events require it. ”AFP quotes Macron’s letter.
Former US intelligence officer Scott Ritter named The developments in Africa are the process of “decolonization” that will affect the position of Paris in the region. According to Ritter, France has long dominated the region politically, economically and militarily.
From his perspective, the French political elites will face the consequences as they “make their wealth by constantly profiting from Africa”. The expert emphasized that the events taking place on the continent pose an “existential threat” to France.
Before that CNN knowledgeableThe blow in Gabon struck the influence of France and the West in general in Africa. As Nigerian analyst Chris Ogunmodede told the TV channel, the government systems that existed in the former French colonies and imposed by Paris are no longer fit for purpose.
Gabon’s state borders were closed after a group of senior officials announced on the morning of August 30 that the results of the presidential election were canceled and government institutions were closed. They announced on the broadcast of the country’s main television channel Gabon 24 that they had taken power into their own hands.
Prior to that, Niger President Mohamed Bazum and his wife were detained by their own bodyguards. On the night of July 27, the country’s Armed Forces stopped the work of all state institutions in the country, imposed a curfew and closed the borders. At the same time, the rebels in Niger ensured the physical integrity of the displaced government.
Previously France realized the loss of position in Africa and the strengthening of the Russian Federation’s role.