France in Africa After the Sahel: How French Strategy Is Shifting From Military Power to Economic Statecraft
France’s old model in Africa is finished. That is no longer a provocative statement; it is a geopolitical fact. For decades, Paris relied on military deployments, security partnerships, and elite political networks shaped by the legacy of Françafrique to sustain its influence across the continent. In the Sahel, however, that model did not slowly erode. […]

