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Francophonie
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History and Formation
The concept of a global community united by the French language predates the formal establishment of the OIF. Early notions centered on maintaining cultural ties established during the period of French colonialism. The contemporary organization traces its direct roots to the Brazzaville Conference of 1960, shortly following the independence of many African nations. However, the formal institutionalization occurred later.
The OIF was officially constituted in 1970 in Niamey, Niger, originally named…