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A portion of the African colonies’ budget continues to flow to the French central bank under various names and categories. (Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Former French colonies are still paying a ‘colonial’ tax

Far too many African assets are still under the control of Western powers

  • Sikhumbuzo Thomo
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