Economics
CFA Franc Reforms Pose New Hurdle for West African Currency
- Ecowas states are divided over fixed or flexible currency
- French backing for peg seen untenable in Anglophone countries
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An ambitious plan to adopt a common currency for 15 West African countries will become even more difficult to implement once France’s former colonies in the region follow through on an announcement to reform their single payment unit.