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- The Process of Independence of Francophone Nations in Africa (role of France in obtaining Independence)

To comprehensively address the origins and underlying factors contributing to the state of judicial systems in French-speaking African countries like Benin, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Chad, and others, it is imperative to delve into their historical contexts. By doing so, we can gain a deeper understanding of how these nations attained their independence. It is extremely important to analyze the independence process to understand how these countries became francophone nations. When we mention French-speaking Africa, we are often faced with the question of how these countries adopted French as an official language. Francophone Africa encompasses several countries, such as Benin, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Chad, among others, which were subjugated by French colonization. During the 1950s, Africa witnessed the rise of anti-imperialist movements, with many colonies fervently seeking their independence. In this context, France, shaken by the repercussions of the Second World War, with the aim of not losing its influence in Africa, took the decision to grant independence to its African colonies, starting in 1959, under the leadership of President Charles de Gaulle (Presidential term: January 8, 1959 – April 28, 1969). However, for each colony to conquer its autonomy in a peaceful way, cooperation agreements were signed that covered several areas, such as military, educational, cultural and economic. Such agreements are recorde in the work of Maurice Ligot, entitled " Cooperation agreements between France and French-speaking African and Malagasy countries." Essentially, these nations agreed to cede a portion of their natural resources to France and to allow the presence of French armed forces in their territories, on an indefinite basis, as part of these cooperation agreements. These agreements are documented in the work of Maurice Ligot, entitled " Cooperation agreements between France and French-speaking African and French-speaking Malagasy countries." 1964, p.4. The means provided by cooperation agreements “In the agreements concluded with the other States, it is foreseen that they consult on a permanent basis on defense problems with France. 1 In addition to the previously mentioned agreements, cultural cooperation treaties were also established in which France expressed its intention to promote its language and culture in the territories in question. These agreements were drawn up with the aim of enhancing French culture and language. As a result, many African countries now have French as their official language, reflecting France's continued influence and deliberate efforts at linguistic and cultural expansion in these territories. This linguistic strategy, known as "soft power," continues to be a strategic basis implemented in these countries to this day. Quoting Musa Anter (1920-1992), a Kurdish writer born in Turkey, we can reflect on how language plays a fundamental role in the cultural identity and stability of a State. The quote suggests that the imposition of a foreign language can be seen as a form of domination, indicating that the state was built on the land and culture of those whose language is being destabilized. This perspective highlights the importance of cultural and linguistic issues in geopolitical dynamics and international relations. LIGOT, Maurice. Cooperation agreements between France and French-speaking African and French-speaking Malagasy countries. Page 42,1964. Cultural cooperation agreements These agreements are of extreme importance: They condition the maintenance and expansion of the French language and culture in Black Africa, as well as the development... 2 These agreements were signed in a context where these nations felt compelled to do so, as they were in a position of significant disadvantage. An analogy can be made with the situation in France where an armed individual confronts an unarmed civilian with the intention of stealing. In this scenario, the civilian, without means of defense, faces the difficult choice between surrendering his belongings to avoid risks to his life or risking everything. Likewise, these African nations, without resources to defend themselves, found themselves pressured to accept the terms of these cooperation agreements with France, which