France's influence in Africa has significantly declined, revealing the parasitic dynamics underpinning its colonial and neo-colonial relationships. Rooted in the slave trade and cemented through exploitative colonial policies, France reshaped African economies to prioritize its industrial growth. This article will delve into the forced labour, land dispossession, and the imposition of monocultures stifled local development while creating deep socio- economic inequalities. Post-independence, the Françafrique system perpetuated French dominance through monetary control (via the CFA franc), political manipulation, and military presence....