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1. 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…

2. History of France

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   Colonial Expansion
   From the 17th century onward, France established an extensive overseas empire. After losing dominance in North America to Britain during the Seven Years' War (1756–1763), France focused on Africa and Asia. By the early 20th century, the French colonial empire encompassed territories across North Africa, West Africa, Indochina, and Oceania, constituting the second-largest empire after Britain's. Colonial ventures generated wealth and cultural prestige but also implicated France in exploitative labor systems a…