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Africa: Protests Mount Against CFA Currency
DW, 22 September 2017
The CFA franc is facing growing opposition in parts of West and central Africa. Critics say the common currency has hampered the region's economic growth while France profits. Read more »
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Senegal: Activists in Dakar Demand End to Colonial-era Currency
VOA, 19 September 2017
Protesters gathered in several West African capitals Saturday to demand their countries abandon the CFA franc in favor of a common African currency. Passions over the issue have… Read more »