[LunaSea]

So because France had colonies they now have an obligation to take in foreign students?

[justAlittleCom]

It's a moral obligation, yes. Plus, it's still nowadays a very powerful lever to keep relationship with local elites.

[LunaSea]

No, it isn't. They are independent countries and should be treated as such. Diplomatic bribes aren't a good enough reason to continue doing subsidising this.