Talk Africa: French backlash in Africa

Hostility against France in their former West African colonies has hit an all-time high. In Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger the pushback has been angry, messy and noisy. This week Talk Africa explores the genesis of anti-French sentiment in Francophone West Africa, how it’s playing out, its geopolitical context, the likely outcomes for the wider Sahel region, and what the future may hold for France-Africa relations. Subscribe to us on YouTube: Follow us on: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: