The Italian says African’s are growing in the Mediterranean trying to reach Europe because French colonialism ravaged their countries.

Italy’s Ambassador to France Teresa Castaldo has been summoned to the Quay d’Orsay to hear the official protest.

It follows on France criticism for not allowing rescue boats carrying African migrants to dock in Italy.

Deputy Prime Minister Luigi di Maio says the migrants –  175 of whom have drowned in the last two days – are driven from the countries denuded by French colonialists.

Di Maio says France, the sixth largest economy in the world, still exploits  Africa. It would be in 15th place had it not plundered Africa.

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