Africa: What Is Françafrique? the Taboo Word That Reveals the Shifting Influence of France in Africa: [The Conversation Africa] The term "Françafrique" describes the political, economic and military networks built to preserve French influence in Africa. It refers to a past era but many believe that it still shapes relations between France and its former colonies today. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TP3Snp #Africa #Françafrique #FrenchInfluence #ColonialRelations #PoliticalNetworks