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West African countries debate ditching the CFA Franc
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West African countries debate ditching the CFA Franc
After a series of military coups across West Africa, former French colonies are advocating for the cessation of the CFA franc, a currency backed by France and its Treasury. Senegal's new leader is the latest to call for the creation of a national currency. But the renewed push to ditch the CFA franc comes with its own set of challenges as Brenda Radido reports.
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