France is withdrawing from West Africa, but is not simply letting go of its old sphere of influence. As Paris looks for new ways to maintain its presence, Russia, China and Turkey are also jumping into the gap in search of trade and influence.
Will West African countries again become the playthings of foreign powers or will they determine their own course?
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- Presentation:
- Mandula van den Berg
- Guest:
- Eva Oude Elferink
- Co-host:
- Michel Kerres
- Editorial:
- Henk Ruigrok van der Werven
- Assembly:
- Lars van Leeuwen
- Video:
- Cato Visser