During the 'Scramble for Africa,' France primarily sought to create a continuous empire from:
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Correct answer: Dakar to Djibouti (East to West)
France aimed for an East-West axis across the African continent, which directly conflicted with the British goal of a North-South 'Cape to Cairo' axis. This rivalry culminated in the Fashoda Incident.
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