The governments of ex french colonies in Africa are corrupt to the bone. A handful French corporations own and rule the place (Bolloré, Bouygues, and others).

The governments of ex french colonies in Africa are corrupt to the bone. A handful French corporations own and rule the place (Bolloré, Bouygues, and others). For example, 70% of the economy in Ivory Coast is owned by private French companies. Bolloré basically owns the seaport, which was partially controlled by the state under Gbagbo. Martin Bouygues was the witness of Ouatara for his wedding... You get the idea. The same goes for most if not all of West Africa.