The 5th Francophonie Sports and Arts Festival: Niamey, Niger Hosts a Global Community

by Scott M. Youngstedt Abstract This paper explores transnational and local cultural, political, and economic dimensions of the 5th Jeux de la Francophonie (“Francophonie Games” or “Francophonie Sports and Arts Festival”) held in Niamey, Niger in December 2005. The Jeux were designed to promote peace, solidarity, and cultural exchange through sports and the arts. This paper […]