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For centuries the French had been trading with Africa. They owned some small ports on the coast of Africa and had been somewhat involved in the slave trade in the 1700's. In the early 1830's France began their conquest in Algeria, and by the 1890's France controlled well over 1 million square miles of Africa, much of it being colonies. The first French African possession to become independent was Tunisia on March 20, 1956. By 1961 almost all of French Africa had become independent, with the last French African possession (modern-day Djibouti) gaining independence on June 27, 1977.
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What is the Former french colony of north western Africa?
Mali
Identify the colonies established by France in Africa in the 1880s?
Dakar to their colony of Senegal, Tunisia, next door to their colony in Algeria and Madagascar they established a little colony on the northern tip of the island.
When did Central African Republic start speaking french?
By the beginning of last century the French, having invaded and started exploiting the area, constituted the "French Ecuatorial Africa", "uniting" Gabon, Congo and the (already turned into a colony) region of Ubangui-Chari.
When did French Equatorial Africa end?
French Equatorial Africa ended in 1958.
Why is french not an official language of South Africa?
Because the French did not colonize South Africa.
A past french colony in North Africa?
Algeria
What French colony used to be in North Africa?
Algeria.
What is a past french colony in north Africa?
Algeria.
Why do malians speaks French in Africa?
Mali was a french colony from 1883 to 1960.
What European Colony founded Benin Africa?
Dahomey (French colony until 1958)
What is the Former french colony of north western Africa?
Mali
Was Madagascar a former french colony?
Yes, Madagascar was a colony of France.
How did french become a language spoken in chad?
Chad, until 1960, was a French colony, in Afrique équatoriale française (French Equatorial Africa).
Why did the french punish the Dutch by seizing control of the Dutch colony in southern Africa?
Because the French felt that they should punish them.
Why is French spoken in Niger?
You need to think about the colonial history of central Africa. The French colonised a vast area around the Sahara and southwards.
Identify the colonies established by France in Africa in the 1880s?
Dakar to their colony of Senegal, Tunisia, next door to their colony in Algeria and Madagascar they established a little colony on the northern tip of the island.
Is it true that in 1914 french equatorial Africa Madagascar were colonies?
Madagascar was a French colony from 1895 to 1958 and French equatorial Africa was officially established from 1910 to 1958. Then it is true to assume that they both were colonies in 1914, under the French rule.
