Born in France but searching for a future in Africa

BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.

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The 39-year-old is part of an increasing number of French Africans who are leaving France, blaming the rise in racism, discrimination and nationalism.

BBC Africa Eye has investigated this phenomenon - being referred to as a "silent exodus" - to find out why people like Mr Gomis are disillusioned with life in France.

The Parisian set up a small travel agency that offers packages, mainly to Africa, aimed at those wanting to reconnect with their ancestral roots, and now has an office in Senegal.

"I was born in France. I grew up in France, and we know certain realities. There's been a lot of racism. I was six and I was called the N-word at school. Every day," Mr Gomis, who went to school in the southern port city of Marseille, tells the BBC World Service.

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