France is, even now, the most 'colonial' of the former colonizers --- Just look at the paternalistic manner in which Francophonie functions....And France clings on to overseas 'prefectures', which are really former colonies, which are so well subsidized that they prefer to stay on in that quasi-colonial mode, rather than seek self-determination, which would mean a much lower standard of living....This complements the examples you have given of French 'rule' in Africa.

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