Eve Blouin, the daughter of Andrée Blouin, a French father and a mother from the Central African Republic, reflects on the impact of her mother’s life in the fight for a free Africa. Andrée Blouin’s story, detailed in her autobiography “My Country, Africa: Autobiography of the Black Pasionaria,” sheds light on her personal journey towards decolonisation, sparked by the tragic death of her mixed-race son in a French colony. Born in 1921 to a white French father and a black mother, Blouin’s upbringing in French colonies led her down a path of activism and resistance against colonial rule. She became a key adviser to Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo’s first prime minister, and played a significant role in the fight for independence in Guinea and DR Congo. Despite facing backlash and accusations, Blouin’s legacy lives on as a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
