These are the post-independence agreements France forced its former African colonies to sign that are still in effect today in most former French colonies:
Colonial Debt – Former colonies were required to repay France for the "benefits" of colonization, effectively reimbursing their colonizers.
Control of Financial Reserves – France automatically seized and managed the national financial reserves of its ex-colonies.
First Rights to Resources – Any raw or natural resource discovered had to be offered to France before any other country.
Preference in Contracts – French companies were given priority in public contracts and tenders.
Military Dependency – France held exclusive rights to supply arms and train military personnel.
Military Intervention – France retained the right to deploy troops and intervene militarily to protect its interests.
Annual Reporting – Former colonies had to send France a yearly financial report and reserve account.
No Independent Alliances – They were forbidden from forming military alliances without France’s approval.
Mandatory Support in Wars – Colonies were obliged to side with France in any war or global conflict and fight for France were necessary.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger broke away from these.
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