Can a Mineral Backed Currency Break Africa’s Dollar Dependence?

24/03/2025 59 min Temporada 1 Episodio 99
Can a Mineral Backed Currency Break Africa’s Dollar Dependence?

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The African Development Bank’s proposal to introduce a currency backed by critical minerals, the African Unit of Account (AUA), is being hailed as a bold step toward financial independence for the continent. By leveraging Africa’s vast mineral wealth, this initiative could reduce reliance on foreign currencies and strengthen intra-African trade.

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