Decolonizations: Why Does the Colonial Past Still Divide France?

🚨 Breaking News — Flash Radio is following the evolution of this situation in real-time French historian and author of the book 'Decolonizations, 1925-2026', Pascal Blanchard, discusses in an interview with Fatimata Wane on France 24 the political upheavals and struggles experienced during the decolonization in Africa. He revisits the colonial repressions of the 1940s and the shift towards African independence around 1960. Blanchard highlights the persistence of debates around this colonial past in French society as the 2027 presidential election approaches. His analysis offers a perspective on how France and African countries continue to navigate these issues. In his book, Blanchard addresses the paths to independence and memory conflicts, providing a detailed historical overview of what led to decolonization and how these events continue to influence current relations between France and former African colonies. Flash Radio keeps you informed in real-time. 'Decolonizations, 1925-2026: From Paths to Independence to Memory Conflicts' ⚡ Key Points In his book, Blanchard addresses the paths to independence and memory conflicts, providing a detailed historical overview of what led to decolonization and how these events continue to influence current relations between France and former African colonies. Flash Radio keeps you informed in real-time.