West Africa: Guinea Opts Out of Ecowas Single Currency Plan
Published on: Tuesday 04 August 2026
Guinea has become the first ECOWAS member to say it will keep its currency rather than adopt the Eco when the regional currency starts. The decision leaves the Guinean franc in place as the bloc targets a phased launch in July 2027.
News source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202608040659.html