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West Africa: ECO currency targets 2027 as Morocco prepares for elections
West Africa is seeing significant political and economic shifts. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its goal to launch the ECO single currency by 2027. To maintain momentum, the Convergence Council has directed the ECOWAS Commission to immediately convene the Presidential Task Force to accelerate technical and institutional preparations.
In economic news, the BCEAO reported a 6.7% growth rate for the UEMOA region in 2025, though the institution faces challenges in balancing economic support with inflation control.
In Morocco, the legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026, are centered on economic issues such as purchasing power and youth employment. Political parties, including the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), have unveiled costly social programs to appeal to voters. Additionally, over 3,000 observers have been mobilized to monitor the integrity of the vote.
Diplomatically, Guinea has introduced its first official Foreign Policy Document, establishing a new strategic framework for its international relations. Concurrently, Guinea has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, endorsing the Moroccan autonomy plan as the sole solution to the long-standing dispute.
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Authenticity and Modernity Party · BCEAO · Birame Diop · ECOWAS · ECOWAS Commission · Economic Community of West African States · Guinea · India · Mamadi Doumbouya · Morissanda Kouyaté · Morocco · Nasser Bourita
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Guinea has officially presented its first Foreign Policy Document to serve as a strategic roadmap for its diplomacy. guinee3.net · www.lindependant.org · guineeactuelle.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The BCEAO reported a 6.7% growth rate for the UEMOA region in 2025. cauris.africa
- [● 3 SOURCES] Guinea's Foreign Minister stated that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only solution to the Sahara dispute. evidencias.co.mz · ghanaguardian.com · www.myjoyonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) proposed a five-year program costing approximately 350 billion MAD. congotimes.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Council directed the ECOWAS Commission to immediately convene the Presidential Task Force to accelerate the single currency process. bankfinancemag.com · kessiya.com · www.nasuba.info · sunuker.com · nairametrics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Morocco's legislative elections are scheduled to take place on September 23, 2026. congotimes.com · leseco.ma
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone announced that the next general elections will be held by October 12, 2028. sierraloaded.sl
- [● 5 SOURCES] The ECOWAS Convergence Council determined that the 2027 target for launching the ECO single currency remains achievable. bankfinancemag.com · kessiya.com · www.nasuba.info · sunuker.com · nairametrics.com