France Acknowledges ‘Suppression’ in Colonial History of Cameroon
France Reconsiders Its Colonial Legacy: Macron's Acknowledgment of Rights Violations in Cameroon
In a significant yet long-overdue reflection on historical injustices, French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the “repressive violence” that defined France’s actions during Cameroon’s arduous struggle for independence in the 1950s. This declaration arises from a broader reckoning with the colonial past that is entwined in the very fabric of France's identity.
Macron's remarks were articulated in a heartfelt letter to…