15 March 2024

CFA Franc: deconstructing ideas to refocus the economic debate. 

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Although often criticized as a tool of French domination, the CFA franc (FCFA) is still the currency of many of France’s former colonies. This article looks beyond symbolic issues to show that the FCFA is part of a monetary strategy which, while open to debate, is economically coherent for these states.

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The origins of the M23: A rebel movementin the turmoil of the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Since 2021, one armed group in particular has stood out in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where mineral wealth has fanned the flames of conflict. Known as the M23, this rebel movement is not new, and its origins date back to 2012. To understand the re emergence of this rebel group, this article looks at the historical context of Africa’s Great Lakes region and the tumultuous political history of the DRC.

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