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France’s waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer

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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When Gabon’s longtime leader was detained in the latest coup in Africa last week, France condemned the takeover but did little to intervene — despite having hundreds of troops…

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    France's waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When Gabon’s longtime leader was detained in the latest coup in Africa last week, France condemned the takeover but did little to intervene — despite having hundreds of troops in the country. It was a striking break from the past.

  2. LocalSYR

    France’s waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer (opens LocalSYR)

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    DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When Gabon’s longtime leader was detained in the latest coup in Africa last week, France condemned the takeover but did little to intervene — despite having hundreds of troops…

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    France's waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    France's waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer

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