Derrière le «  sentiment antifrançais  », la révolte contre la Françafrique

Pigeaud, Fanny; Sylla, Ndongo Samba

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“…Guinea Conakry's refusal to join the monetary community is clearly displayed here, and this refusal was based not on economic or financial considerations which could not indisputably be measured at that time, but rather on pride: Guinea did not want to see France interfere in its monetary policy. Some authors believe that "political arguments with a rather "sovereignist" tendency seem to take over scientific reasoning" (Gueye, Mbaye, & Mballa, 2019), however, they do not question the motivations and sources of this tendency (Pigeaud & Sylla, 2022). There is no doubt about the scientific fragility of argu- ments with a sovereignist tendency, however, criticism of the Franc zone and the Franc CFA testify, in reality, to a clear desire to fight against, not only, "the omnipresence" of the former colonial and imperialist power, but also, the injunctions not devoid of any interest of the latter.…”

Section: Monetary Sovereignty: An Admissible Argumentmentioning

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The Franc CFA and the Bank of Central African States: For or against the <i>Status Quo</i>?

Bakala

2024

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This article aims to enlighten the general public on the recurring debate generated by the Franc CFA. All the arguments, both scientific and moral, which militate for a profound reform (and not "cosmetic") if not for a definitive abolition of the Franc CFA system are put into perspective: the Franc CFA system is therefore questioned, starting from the origin of the acronym FCFA instead of the manufacture of Franc CFAs, through the transaction accounts and the presence of representatives of the French Treasury in the decisionmaking bodies of the Central Bank of Central African States (BEAC). However, the Franc CFA system should not be made solely responsible for all the socio-economic problems of African countries in the Franc zone, the governance problems of these countries should not be obscured.

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Section: Monetary Sovereignty: An Admissible Argumentmentioning

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The Franc CFA and the Bank of Central African States: For or against the <i>Status Quo</i>?

Bakala

2024

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“…Despite these setbacks for France, which for the first time finds itself facing opposition from a group of leaders it did not choose (Pigeaud & Sylla, 2024), the French government does not give the impression of abandoning the idea of interfering in the political trajectory of its former African colonies. "[Given the] number of times we've left Africa and the number of times we've returned since the 1950s, I think that should encourage us all to a form of patience," French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu told the National Assembly's Defense Committee on October 3, 2023.…”

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The Revolt Against Françafrique: What Is Behind the “Anti-French” Sentiment?

Pigeaud,

Sylla

2024

Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy: A triannual Journ

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This article analyzes the so-called “anti-French sentiment” that many journalists, academics, and political leaders believe they detect in sub-Saharan Africa. It is argued here that the hostility toward the former colonial power, observable for several years in most French-speaking countries on the continent, is the consequence of half a century of neocolonial domination, arrogance, and indifference. The criticism is directed at France for its support for despotic regimes, its continual military interventions, and the maintenance of its monetary supervision through the CFA franc. Long suppressed, these critical voices are now determined to be heard. A new generation of activists using social media has broken through the communication monopolies and appealed to the growing population of youth that sees no future other than through a second independence. The challenge will be to steer this movement toward a project of social transformation in the service of the people.

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“…L"hostilité à l"égard de l"ancienne puissance coloniale, observable depuis plusieurs années dans la plupart des pays francophones du contient, est la conséquence d"un demi-siècle de domination, d"arrogance et d"indifférence. Les contestations anti-impé rialistes sont anciennes en Afrique : elles reprochent à la France son soutien aux ré gimes autocratiques, ses continuelles interventions militaires ou encore le maintien de sa tutelle moné taire (Pigeaud & Ndongo, 2022).…”

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La coopération franco-camerounaise face au déploiement chinois en Afrique : du privilège au rejet (1986-2021)

Moumbagna¹

2023

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La Chine et le Cameroun ont célébré en 2021, les noces d’or de leur coopération. Les relations entre ces deux pays, vieilles de cinquante ans ont pris leur envol en 1986 avec l’instauration des commissions mixtes en charge de l’évaluation de leur coopération. La Chine s’impose au Cameroun par son dynamisme et sa vision des relations internationales moins contraignante. Elle suscite l’admiration d’une certaine opinion qui manifeste un sentiment de rejet à l’endroit de la France jadis partenaire privilégié du Cameroun avec qui les rapports avec le Cameroun remontent à la période coloniale. La Chine désormais au hit des puissances mondiales a réussi à déclasser la France et occupe désormais le rang de premier partenaire commercial du Cameroun. Cet article fait une analyse de l’évolution de la coopération entre le Cameroun et l’empire du Milieu vieille de 50 ans et ses influences sur les relations franco-camerounaises depuis 1986. Ce travail s’appuie sur diverses sources écrites ainsi que des documents d’archives. L’objectif est de susciter une prise en compte des aspirations camerounaises dans le cadre de la coopération sino-camerounaise conformément à la stratégie nationale de développement du Cameroun (SND30) qui fait une part belle à la coopération internationale.

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Derrière le « sentiment antifrançais », la révolte contre la Françafrique

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The Franc CFA and the Bank of Central African States: For or against the <i>Status Quo</i>?

The Franc CFA and the Bank of Central African States: For or against the <i>Status Quo</i>?

The Revolt Against Françafrique: What Is Behind the “Anti-French” Sentiment?

La coopération franco-camerounaise face au déploiement chinois en Afrique : du privilège au rejet (1986-2021)

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Derrière le « sentiment antifrançais », la révolte contre la Françafrique

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The Franc CFA and the Bank of Central African States: For or against the &lt;i&gt;Status Quo&lt;/i&gt;?

The Franc CFA and the Bank of Central African States: For or against the &lt;i&gt;Status Quo&lt;/i&gt;?

The Revolt Against Françafrique: What Is Behind the “Anti-French” Sentiment?

La coopération franco-camerounaise face au déploiement chinois en Afrique : du privilège au rejet (1986-2021)

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The Franc CFA and the Bank of Central African States: For or against the <i>Status Quo</i>?

The Franc CFA and the Bank of Central African States: For or against the <i>Status Quo</i>?