CFA franc
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of CFA franc
Abbreviation of Communauté financière africaine African Financial Community
Example Sentences
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Sonko said his differences with Lo included topics such as the "CFA franc and management of debt" which stands at 132 percent of GDP.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
Bangui's crypto move "reflects regional disquiet over the use of the CFA franc, with its colonial overtones," Rahul Shah, head of financials equity research at Tellimer, said.
From Reuters ● Apr. 28, 2022
The country currently uses the French-backed CFA franc as its currency, along with most other former French colonies in Africa.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2022
Many African countries use the CFA franc that is pegged to the euro, while a few choose to peg the South African rand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2015
Mali's adherence to economic reform and the 50% devaluation of the CFA franc in January 1994 have pushed up economic growth to a 5% average in 1996-2007.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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