Is the time right for a single currency in West Africa? Published by Iwa Salami on 1 March 2020 The eight francophone states that form the West African Economic and Monetary Union have agreed to drop the use of the CFA franc.
Macron’s FrançAfrique: Old wine in a new bottle? Published by Richard Li on 25 July 2017 Africa should not be under the illusion that Macron is going to be a president with Africa at heart.
CFA franc zone: France’s election outcome reduces currency risk Published by Ecobank Research on 9 May 2017 How the CFA franc, which is pegged to the euro, will be impacted by the French election results.
CFA franc zone: Growing anti-euro political sentiment increases risk for region Published by Ecobank Research on 28 February 2017 The rise in populism across the EU has increased volatility in the EUR and hence XOF/XAF.
‘FrançAfrique’: Rising from its ashes? Published by Richard Li on 2 December 2016 France will not let go of its political and economic grip on the continent.
Fact-check: Is Africa’s entire GDP equal to that of France? Published by Lee Mwiti on 25 October 2016 Could the gross domestic product in Africa, a continent of 55 recognised states, be only as much as that of one country?
The gilded cage: Who does the CFA franc really benefit? Published by Simon Allison on 10 April 2015 Does this regional currency benefit France and African elites at the expense of local economies?
