African youths are mobilising to fight against the CFA Franc: Foremost Pan-Africanist Kemi Seba is leading African youths to fight against the CFA as France looks to sabotage the ECO.

Kemi Seba speaking to journalists

What is the CFA franc?

The CFA franc is the name of two currencies, the West African CFA franc, used in eight West African countries, and the Central African CFA franc, used in six Central African countries. Although separate, the two CFA franc currencies have always been at parity and are effectively interchangeable. Both currencies are guaranteed by the French treasury.

Who is Kemi Seba?

Kémi Séba is a French-Beninese writer, activist, and Pan-Africanist political leader. He is the founder of the NGO Urgences Panafricanistes and has been extremely critical of France’s involvement in Africa. His organization is present in all Francafrique countries fighting against the continuing recolonization of their currencies by France. He has been a pan-Africanist since his teenage years in France.

Mobilization of African youth against French Neo-colonialism and the CFA franc

He recently organized a rally in Bamako, Mali. The purpose was to mobilize Malian youths against neocolonialism, the expansion of the Franc Zone, poor governance and against French military bases on African soil. He was greeted by thousands of concerned and conscious Malian youths. Similar rallies were also held in Niger and Congo Brazzaville.

The French since colonialism ended still refuse to cut the neocolonialism umbilical cords of her former colonies. Despite the criticism of the relations it seems the French are still hell-bent on continuing the parasitic relations.

Benefits of the Eco

When the Eco is introduced, all 15 countries will have the same currency. Rapid infrastructural developments are on-going in west Africa to better link the countries. The Eco will facilitate trade among these countries. Consequently, improving the economies of these countries.

In addition, African businesses will find it easy to set up shop in other countries. Not only will the Eco improve businesses and trade but it will also catalyze the other African regions to introduce a common currency for their respective blocs.

As a result, the cumulation of these actions will result in a common currency that will unite all the African countries in the future. But as the saying goes a journey of a thousand miles begin with one step. The Eco will be a step in the right direction.

Potential sabotage of The ECO currency by France

The ECOWAS region plans to introduce a common currency called the ECO in 2020. This will mean the gradual elimination of the CFA France from West Africa.

But it seems the French will not let go without a fight. This is mostly due to being embolden by puppet Francafrique leaders in power. Led by presidents Alassane Ouattara of Ivory coast and Macky sall of Senegal.

Oppositions to the introduction of the ECO will most likely come from these two puppet leaders. Hence other African countries are hereby warned to pay attention to any stalling tactics from these two. Kemi seba especially has warned of these two so-called leaders as being the prime puppets of France in Africa.

France adopted the Euro and dropped her former Franc currency for the betterment of the EU region. On the other hand, they are opposed to West African countries joining forces with one currency. Ironically, they will complain of African migrants in Europe but still would not allow African nations to develop.

With the expectations of sabotage from France through malicious publications about the Eco and backed by puppet Francafrique leaders, the coming months will see how it all plays out.

What are your thoughts regarding the introduction of the Eco? Do you think that the puppet Franceafrique leaders will work to derail its introduction?

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