Gabon’s despair and France’s postcolonial strategy
As long as French energy interests are at stake, President Francois Hollande (L) will be reluctant to risk breaking ties with Gabonese President Ali Bongo (source: dpa)
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What's inside
- Gabon’s democratic crisis can be traced to France’s postcolonial strategy
- Dictators supported by France entrenched themselves after the Cold War
- Paris is reluctant to oppose leaders who can hold its energy interests hostage
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