How France Still Takes Billions from Africa đź’°
2025
🇫🇷💰 How France Still Takes Billions from African Nations—And Why That Era Is Ending! For decades after colonialism was declared “over,” France never really left Africa. Behind the masks of diplomacy and “cooperation,” a system of economic exploitation and resource extraction has continued—costing African nations billions of dollars every year. 🏦 The Colonial Currency Trap: CFA Franc France still controls the economies of 14 African countries through the CFA franc, a colonial-era currency tied to the euro and controlled by the French Treasury. These countries must deposit up to 50% of their foreign reserves in France. France earns interest and control, while African nations lose financial sovereignty. Billions in reserves that could build schools, hospitals, and infrastructure in Africa sit in European banks. ⛏️ Free Access to Africa’s Riches France—and several former colonial powers—continue to extract precious resources: Gold, uranium, diamonds, oil, cocoa, and rare earths are taken at low cost, processed in Europe, and sold back at profit. In Niger, France depended on cheap uranium to power its nuclear plants, while 90% of Nigeriens have no electricity. In countries like Burkina Faso, French mining companies paid minimal tax, extracting gold while the people remained poor. 🦸🏽‍♂️ The Rise of African Resistance: Capt. Ibrahim Traoré 🇧🇫 In Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré—Africa’s youngest head of state—has taken a bold stand: “No more foreign control over our wealth. The people come first.” He: Expelled French troops and military bases. Cut French mining access and began reclaiming Burkina Faso’s gold for the people. Called on all African nations to reject neocolonialism and take control of their land, economy, and currency. 🇲🇱🇳🇪 The Awakening of Mali, Niger, and Beyond Following Traoré’s example: Mali expelled French troops and began rebuilding national sovereignty. Niger, under military leadership, revoked uranium concessions and is nationalizing resources. These nations formed an anti-colonial alliance, breaking ties with ECOWAS and moving toward regional cooperation outside Western influence. 🌍 Toward One Future: United Alkebulan “Alkebulan” is the ancient name for Africa—meaning Mother of Mankind or Garden of Eden. Now, a new generation of leaders and people are: Uniting across artificial borders Demanding economic justice and resource control Reviving pride in African heritage, identity, and sovereignty ✊🏾 The Struggle Is Not Against Europe—It’s for Africa This is not about hate—it’s about freedom, dignity, and balance. The era of France (and the West) treating Africa as a resource warehouse is ending. Now is the time for Africans to stand together, reclaim their wealth, control their destiny, and rise as one Alkebulan.