Jacques Chirac, left, and Dominique de Villepin, right, are alleged to have regularly received suitcases stuffed with millions of francs Photo: REUTERSJacques Chirac 'Given Briefcases Of Election Cash By African Leaders' -- The Guardian
Former French president and his premier Dominique de Villepin given millions in notes to fund elections, Africa expert alleges
African leaders regularly gave briefcases of cash to Jacques Chirac, the former French president, and Dominique de Villepin, the former prime minister, to fund election campaigns, an Africa expert close to President Nicolas Sarkozy has claimed.
The allegations sparked a fresh row over the role of shadowy middlemen and dirty money in French dealings with Africa. The system known as françafrique, in which kick-backs, petro-dollars and privileged relations defined Paris's foreign policy, is back in the spotlight in the run-up to next year's presidential campaign.
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More News On Corruption Accusations Against The Former French President
Ex-French pres Chirac faces corruption accusations -- AP
Jacques Chirac 'regularly received cash from African leaders' -- The Telegraph
Chirac and De Villepin 'given $20m by African leaders' -- BBC
African leaders gave Chirac 'briefcases of cash': claim -- AFP
African leaders sent briefcases full of cash to Chirac, lawyer says -- The Independent
Chirac and de Villepin accused over cash -- Financial Times
French ex-leaders 'got $20mn' from African colonies -- AFP
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