Fashoda syndrome

English

Etymology

In reference to the Fashoda Incident, considered to be the climax of the imperial territorial disputes between the United Kingdom and France in Eastern Africa.

Noun

Fashoda syndrome (uncountable)

  1. (politics) A tendency in French foreign policy in Africa to assert French influence in areas which might become susceptible to British influence.
    Synonym: Fashoda complex
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