The establishing of an International French-Speaking University dates back to the early seventies when the former Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation - the International Organization of Francophonie now - decided to conduct a preliminary study for the establishment of the Association of French Universities. and protecting African values. In May 1989, a summit conference of heads of state and government of French-speaking countries was held in Dakar, capital of Senegal, during which the project to establish the Francophone University for African Development was presented.
The founding of an International French-Speaking University traces back to the early 1970s when the former Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation - now the International Organization of Francophonie - initiated a preliminary study for establishing the Association of French Universities. The goal was also to safeguard African values. In May 1989, a summit conference of heads of state and government from French-speaking countries convened in Dakar, Senegal's capital city, where they presented the plan to create the Francophone University for African Development.