(as, a century later, the French in North Africa were called), coexisted with the colonial administration and armed forces, many having arrived with their families to what they regarded as a permanent extension of their homeland. . ..…

Which brings us to another category of liberation fighters — if not of classical resisters between 50 and 60 percent of the soldiers of French units formed North Africa and armed by United States during 1943 for later France came from French colonies in Maghreb and sub-Saharan..…

At the same time, President Hollande, while visiting South Africa announced France’s readiness to support and train African troops, but not to replace them. The French press mentioned that President Hollande’s visit helped clarify issues with the South African authorities who were wary..…