Podcast Hack
Chad: Legacies of France's African EmpireBy It's a Continent, Chinny Ukata, Astrid Madimba

In a Nutshell

In this January 2021 podcast episode, hosts Chinny Ukata and Astrid Madimba explore Chad's history and current standing as a result of French control in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Favorite Quote

The term Françafrique is often used to refer to France's relationship and continuous control and oppression of its former African colonies.

Chinny Ukata

Introduction

Chad, the fifth largest country in Africa, has a devastating history of French colonization and control.

On their podcast It's a Continent, hosts Chinny Ukata and Astrid Madimba explore the nuanced histories of each African country, providing education on the continent that was absent in most history lessons.

In this January 2021 episode about Chad, Ukata and Madimba discuss the impact of French control and influence on Chadian citizens.

They dive into the beginnings of French power in Chad, analyze how this power shifted as the country gained independence in 1960, and explain how French influence has continued to impact Chad in the 21st century.

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