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Africa Was 'Strategic Pillar' for Liberation of France From Fascism: Chadian Political Analyst

Africa Was 'Strategic Pillar' for Liberation of France From Fascism: Chadian Political Analyst

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Africa Was 'Strategic Pillar' for Liberation of France From Fascism: Chadian Political AnalystAfter World War II, African support for France was "purely and... 10.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Africa Was 'Strategic Pillar' for Liberation of France From Fascism: Chadian Political AnalystAfter World War II, African support for France was "purely and simply concealed" so as not to fuel independence demands, Koché Adam, an expert in security and international relations, told Sputnik Africa."After the 1940 capitulation, the African countries constituted a territorial base for General de Gaulle. They provided not only soldiers but also economic resources and essential logistical infrastructure for France's victory. Chad, under the authority of Félix Éboué [colonial Governor of Chad], was one of the first to rally to free France," he noted.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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