How France Still Runs A Death Machine In Africa

In this deep-dive episode, TJ analyzes France's continued economic grip on African nations, revealing how the legacy of colonialism has been cleverly repackaged as financial dependence. From the CFA franc system to military interventions masked as "stabilization efforts," TJ breaks down how France has maintained control over its former colonies long after independence, extracting billions annually under the guise of cooperation.

TJ explains the role of the “Colonial Continuation Pact,” which forces West African nations to deposit up to 85% of their foreign reserves into the French Treasury. This system gives France disproportionate influence over African economies while limiting their sovereignty. He also dissects the corruption embedded in French contracts, the opacity of military expenditures, and the environmental degradation caused by unchecked French multinationals, particularly in uranium and oil-rich regions like Niger and Gabon.

The episode also investigates France's exploitation of resources through monopolies in strategic sectors such as telecoms, banking, transport, and energy. TJ reveals how companies like Bolloré and Areva have cemented France’s grip across logistics and extraction industries, enabling massive capital outflows from Africa to Europe. He highlights how these systemic inequalities are enforced through political pressure, debt diplomacy, and the selective use of development aid.

Drawing connections between history and present-day geopolitics, TJ stresses that neocolonialism today is not just about military occupation—it's about who controls the currency, the trade rules, and the value chains. France’s actions in Africa reflect a broader pattern of global injustice that African nations must collectively resist.

This analysis is critical for understanding the structures undermining African sovereignty. TJ urges viewers to rethink partnerships and demand true economic independence rooted in Pan-African unity and self-determination.

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