China in Africa (2025): Cooperation, Contradictions, and the New Global Partnership
For much of modern history, the African continent has been a hunting ground for all kinds of exploiters—from colonialism to […]
Africa, Deep Dives
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Africa, Deep Dives
The Eco Currency and the End of the CFA Franc (2025 Update)
More than 30 years after it was first conceived, the idea of a single West African currency—the Eco—remains a powerful
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From Colonial Franc to Euro Peg: The Full History of the CFA Franc
The CFA franc is one of the most controversial currencies in the world, viewed by critics as a direct relic