Ivory Coast's President Seeks Common Regional Currency by 2026.

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has expressed his desire for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to implement a common currency by 2026, a year earlier than planned. Ouattara believes that Ivory Coast will be ready to meet the necessary convergence criteria by next year. ECOWAS, a 15-member organization, has been working towards a common currency for over two decades but has faced challenges in meeting the required criteria. Ouattara and Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo have committed to collaborating with other West African countries to strengthen regional economic integration and achieve the goal of a monetary union. [Extracted from the article]