CFA Franc: France’s Colonial Currency

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Tensions over migrants in Europe has once again led to accusations that France is using Neo-Imperialist strategies to exploit the wealth of African nations. So is the CFA Franc an exploitative currency union or an economic benefit to member countries?

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