A French apology to Tunisia, and many other African countries that have endured French colonialism for hundreds of years, is long overdue. Unlike other European experiences, the French colonial connection to Africa did not disintegrate in recent decades. It was rightly understood that France was entering a new phase of colonialism in Africa: neo-colonialism. Indeed, France can be found in every aspect of life, whether political, military, economic or even cultural, in many African countries. This jarring example of French neo-colonialism in Africa is consistent with France’s colonial and racist past.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 03, 2020 18:33 UTC