France's Role In Destabilising The DRC

France’s strategy in the DRC has been one of covert manipulation, military interference and economic exploitation, often using proxy forces to maintain control while publicly positioning itself as a neutral actor. Our Facts of the Week showcase how France has historically been – and still is today – a destructive neo-colonial force in the Congo region.

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