French Equatorial Africa

French Equatorial Africa was a federation of several Central African colonies—Gabon, Congo (Brazzaville), the Central African Republic, and Chad—under French control from 1910 to 1959. It aimed to manage these territories collectively for administrative and economic purposes while maintaining French influence. The federation facilitated resource extraction and trade but also faced challenges like diverse cultures and independence movements. Ultimately, the countries gained independence in the late 1950s and early 1960s, transitioning to separate nations. French Equatorial Africa is now remembered as a former colonial entity that shaped the political and cultural development of modern Central African states.