Political support needed for Africa currency union

Africa's central bank governors gathered together to discuss the possibility of forming a regional currency union, but concluded that however desirable and technically feasible it may be, it cannot be done without the support of politicians.

The Monitor, Kampala

Africa Sterling, Africa Shilling, Africa Franc, or separate currencies? Africa's central bank chiefs yesterday grappled with a debate over the possibility of a single currency for the continent.

The governors, converged at Speke Resort

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