Yes it was acquired after WW1 and became part of the French Empire for awhile.
French Congo ended in 1910.
French Congo was created in 1880.
French Congo.
Le Congo (masc.)
Gabon was once part of French Equatorial Africa. It gained independence from France in 1960.
République démocratique du Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo; Congo-Kinshasa) République du Congo (Republic of Congo; Congo-Brazzaville)
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It is important to note that French Congo is Congo-Brazzaville (Republic of Congo). Belgian Congo is Congo-Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), which is significantly larger. The French conquered Congo-Brazzaville in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke.
Belgium colonized Congo in order to get its raw materials. The Congo was also quite rich in minerals and fertile lands for cultivation.
French is spoken in Tunisia due to the country's history of French colonization. French was introduced as a language of administration and education during the colonial period and has continued to be spoken in Tunisia even after independence. It is considered a second language and is often used in business, education, and government.
Yes, French is one of the official languages spoken in the Republic of the Congo.
One country in Africa where the official language is French is Senegal. French is widely spoken in government, business, and education, and it holds official status alongside indigenous languages like Wolof.