Hassim Tall Boukambou "Father Fulbert Youlu was supposed to protect the interests of France"

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Hassim Tall Boukambou RFI / Laurent Correau

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6 min

Sixty years ago, the Congo obtained its independence, in close association with the former French colonizer. To what extent did the Gaullist power seek to retain control of its former colony? Do these French-African links have contemporary extensions? Congolese documentary maker Hassim Tall Boukambou answers RFI's questions. 

  • Congo Brazzaville
  • Anniversary of African Independence

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