English-speaking countries in West Africa denounce the “unilateral” decision to rename the CFA franc to “eco” on the sidelines of a meeting held on Thursday January 16 in Nigeria. The six West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) countries “noted with concern the declaration to unilaterally rename the CFA franc to eco by July 2020”. Finance ministers…...
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ECOWAS drama: Anglophones denounce the change from CFA Franc to Eco
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Nephthali Messanh Ledy
Editor-in-chief of Financial Afrik, Nephthali Messanh Ledy has been representing the media outlet from Lomé for the past two years. In addition to African economics and finance, he is passionate about international news. He holds degrees in International Trade and in Marketing & Communication, and also has a strong interest in social media and football.
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