How Africa helped forge French billionaire Vincent Bolloré’s empire of influence.
8 May 2026
Bolloré built his fortune through ports, railways and logistics networks across Africa.
Decades later – despite corruption allegations and an upcoming criminal trial – the billionaire remains one of France’s most powerful business figures, not only through industry, but through growing influence over media and public debate.
Decades later – despite corruption allegations and an upcoming criminal trial – the billionaire remains one of France’s most powerful business figures, not only through industry, but through growing influence over media and public debate.