After news broke of 8 West African countries who will now adopt a single currency (the Eco), I delve behind this feel good story and tell you why this is: at best, a lateral move, and at worst, a step backwards. Links: https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2019/12/27/why-france-kidnapped-west-africas-eco-currency-by-jibrin-ibrahim/. Article about single currency: https://theblackpolitik.wordpress.com/2018/09/13/currency-single-or-taken-pt-2/