Tag Archives: France

French African policy in 2014: continuity or change?

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Dr. Joanna Warson

The arrival of French President, François Hollande, in Africa this week on a three day official tour has prompted much media comment about the nature and aims of French African policy in 2014. One piece in France 24 saw Hollande’s visit as … Continue reading →

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François Hollande’s visit to Nigeria in February 2014 and its significance for Franco-African relations, past and present

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Dr. Joanna Warson

On Thursday 27 February 2014, François Hollande became only the second French President, after Jacques Chirac fifteen years earlier, to pay an official visit to Nigeria. During a 24-hour whistle-stop visit of this former British colony in West Africa, Hollande … Continue reading →

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Report on the Centre for European and International Studies Research Francophone Africa Study Half Day on “Colonial and post-colonial mind-sets in policy and decision-making”, Wednesday 27th November 2013

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Dr. Joanna Warson

On Wednesday 27th November 2013, a study half day exploring “colonial and post-colonial mind-sets in policy and decision-making” took place at the University of Portsmouth, organised by the Centre for European and International Studies Research and the Francophone Africa strategic … Continue reading →

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