Background
In the 1940s, the French faced increasing resistance to their rule in West Africa. Following negotiations in 1944 between Free France and colonial representatives, the French government issued the Brazzaville Declaration. While insisting on French sovereignty, the document also granted the colonies semi-autonomous assemblies and the rights of full French citizens.
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