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Politics● LowSep 23 · Sep 23, 2026, 2:40 PM

ECOWAS currency: Is the launch of the eco in 2027 credible?

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Jeune Afrique · Sub-Saharan Africa

La Communauté économique des États d’Afrique de l’Ouest continue d’affirmer que sa monnaie unique verra le jour en 2027. Mais entre l’objectif politique et sa mise en circulation, le parcours est semé d’embûches.

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