it took time to reach a consensus because it was thought that the francophonie can't be produced. 64% of french speakers are in africa. >> the french president faced criticism by some. as political interference, the former colonial power. a perception he tried to change. >> it's cop tains african soldiers. they fought in the army during the second world war. >> france will aspect the responsibilities. that's why i want to repair the injustices and salute the army of those killed by the defense. >> the soldiers were made the prisoner of war, following release by the french pay masters. senegalees call it a massacre. >> it took several years to recognise the smacks. it comes in the middle of an economic influence in the former colleagues. >> this was a paratrooper. he said there was power. >> translation: we need to produce products globally, and then sell them back to us. this has to change. >> the future of the francophone organizations rests on economic development. between those that have the know how and those with resources. africans home combining the two will herald in an area o