Administration of French Equatorial Africa

French Equatorial Africa was a federation of French colonial territories in Central Africa, established in the late 19th century. It included modern-day Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, and Chad. Administered by France, it aimed to exploit resources and promote French culture. The region was governed through a system of administrators and local chiefs, with policies often prioritizing French interests. The administration faced challenges such as local resistance and logistical difficulties. Independence movements gained momentum in the mid-20th century, leading to the eventual end of French colonial rule in the 1960s.