In the complex world of Franco-African relations, lawyer Robert Bourgi has distinguished himself by revealing the dark backstage of Françafrique through the publication of his memoirs entitled “Ils sais que je sais tout, ma vie en Françafrique”. Collaborating with journalist Frédéric Lejeal, Bourgi lifts the veil on long-buried secrets, raising questions and debates on significant events in contemporary African history.
Among Bourgi’s captivating revelations, the assassination of the famous revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara in 1987 has attracted attention. Who was behind it? What interests were at stake? Similarly, the bombing of the French military camp in Bouaké in 2004 remains a dark episode with multiple actors and issues. Bourgi sheds light on long-hidden truths, offering a new perspective on these events that marked Africa and France.
At the heart of his memoirs, Robert Bourgi also discusses his role in relations between France and Gabon, in particular the transfers of Gabonese funds to Jacques Chirac, for whom he was the mediator. These revelations open a window on the complex links woven between the French and African political elites, shedding light on the workings of a secret and sometimes controversial diplomacy.
Through his uncompromising testimony, Robert Bourgi underlines the importance of transparency and truth in international relations, inviting a deep reflection on the issues at stake in Françafrique. His memoirs thus spark a lively debate, challenging consciences and inviting everyone to reconsider the complex dynamics that govern relations between France and Africa.
In short, Robert Bourgi’s book opens a new page in the turbulent history of Françafrique, inviting a critical and informed reading of the events that have shaped relations between these two entities. Between shadows and lights, the lawyer reveals a side of African and French political reality that is often overlooked, offering a unique insight into the mysteries of power and international diplomacy.