What to Know About Kopar, the Local Currency Proposed to Replace the Franc CFA

Babo Amadou Ba, a researcher and teacher, proposes the Kopar currency as an alternative to the CFA franc, which he criticizes for serving French interests. His book, prefaced by economist Ndongo Samba Sylla, discusses the need for monetary sovereignty for sustainable development in Africa. Sylla also mentions the history of the Bank of Senegal and its ties to slavery, emphasizing that current monetary institutions perpetuate an exploitative system.