On: The French Army Is Building Renaissance-Style Fortresses in Africa

[fock]

there's also the Francs CFA, meaning that these countries non-shadow economy is - in effect - still managed by France...

[lgeorget → fock]

What do you mean by "managed" exactly?

[Rexxar → lgeorget]

I don't know what he means exactly but the main consequence is that the Franc CFA is pegged to the Euro. It has a big impact but I wouldn't call this "managing their economy".

[lgeorget → Rexxar]

I would say it has its advantages and issues but in any case, it's not being imposed on any country. Many have chosen not to use it.