End of an era: West African states to halt use of CFA Franc
West Africa’s monetary union has agreed with France to rename its CFA franc the Eco and cut some of the financial links with Paris that have underpinned the region’s common curren…...
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By Cedric ThorntonSean “Diddy” Combs ran his city years ago, but Aliaune Damala Badara “Akon” Thiam is actually building his own! According to The Shade Room, the singer should …...
Read More Air Senegal orders 8 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to grow in Europe and Africa
Air Senegal announces orders for 8 firm Airbus A220-300 aircraft at the Dubai Air Show to support its growth strategy in Europe and Africa as part of expansion plans to develop its …...
Read More Thomas Cook Collapse Risks Recovery of Africa Nation on the Mend
The collapse of Thomas Cook Group Plc is jeopardizing the efforts by one of Africa’s smallest countries to revive its fortunes after the end of a dictator’s two-decade rule.Gambia…...
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