ALGERIAN PATRIOTS - ENGLISH

Nathalie Yamb is a prominent figure in Pan-Africanism, known for her harsh criticisms of Françafrique and neo-colonial influence in Africa. However, her apparent support for Paul Biya, President of Cameroon and a central figure in Françafrique, raises significant contradictions. This article explores these inconsistencies by examining the tensions between Yamb’s Pan-African principles and her political alliances, drawing on academic sources and contemporary political analyses to shed light on the debate. Pan-Africanism, a movement aimed at the unity and liberation of African peoples, has gained popularity through activists like Nathalie Yamb. Known for her anti-imperialist stance, Yamb openly criticizes Françafrique and the neo-colonial relations that bind some African countries to France. However, her support for Paul Biya, who has ruled Cameroon for over four decades and is often considered a symbol of Françafrique, raises questions about the consistency of her Pan-African conviction

A document from the French intelligence services, dated December 16, 1957, reveals Morocco's expansionist ambitions toward Algeria during the Algerian War of Independence. This document sheds new light on the complex relationship between the two countries and partially contradicts the historical narrative taught in Algeria, which emphasizes Morocco's unconditional support for the Algerian revolution. In the official version of the Algerian War's history, as taught in Algerian schools, Morocco under King Mohammed V is portrayed as a steadfast ally in the struggle for Algerian independence. This narrative highlights the unity of the Moroccan and Algerian peoples in their fight against French colonialism. It is true that the Algerian revolutionaries initially saw their struggle as part of a broader Maghreb liberation movement (Tunisia – Algeria – Morocco). The attack on the Northern Constantine region in August 1955, for example, was carried out in response to the exile of the