We know best

'We' being three people in Cellule Africaine, a mini-CIA within the French government. The organization has looked out for French interests in Africa since the days of DeGaulle. Here's some of the ways they've done so:

• In 1979 France removed the emperor of Central African Republic and put in its own person.
• In 1986 they sent planes and men to stop the Libyan invasion of Chad.
• In 1994 they sent 2,500 troops to Rwanda to 'protect' people during the civil war. Some say French troops supported the massacres.
• In 2002 troops were sent to put down a rebellion in Ivory Coast.
• In 2007 troops were sent to put down an incipient rebellion in Central African Republic.
• About half of the French forces are stationed in Africa.
  

The group reports only to the president of France. There is talk that the group may be disbanded by Sarkozy