EPISODE · Apr 17, 2020 · 47 MIN
#81: The Eco - is Francophone Africa ready for it now that coronavirus has arrived?
from Talking Africa · host The Africa Report
Francophone Africa is set to cut its colonial ties through the introduction of a new regional currency, the Eco.That would put to rest the CFA franc currency that has been supported by France since 1945.The Eco was set to roll out this year, but with the arrival of coronavirus, what impact will it have on the region, and ultimately on the timing of this new currency?
What this episode covers
Francophone Africa is set to cut its colonial ties through the introduction of a new regional currency, the Eco.That would put to rest the CFA franc currency that has been supported by France since 1945.The Eco was set to roll out this year, but with the arrival of coronavirus, what impact will it have on the region, and ultimately on the timing of this new currency?
NOW PLAYING
#81: The Eco - is Francophone Africa ready for it now that coronavirus has arrived?
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Jun 9, 2026 ·50m
Jun 1, 2026 ·31m
May 25, 2026 ·39m
May 17, 2026 ·37m
May 8, 2026 ·39m
Apr 28, 2026 ·25m