Former French political operative Robert Bourgi revealed secret cash payments from African leaders to French politicians between 1990-2017, primarily for election campaigns.
Robert Bourgi, a former political operative in France, has disclosed that he facilitated secret cash payments from African leaders to French politicians between 1990 and 2017, primarily to support election campaigns. He claims these transactions, involving millions of dollars, were common and contributed to France's declining influence in its former colonies. While some officials deny the allegations, a historical acknowledgment of such practices has been made by a former adviser in Ivory Coast.
September 29, 2024
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