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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger; the three members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have announced their plan to leave the CFA franc zone. Behind this move lies a deeper ambition: to build financial sovereignty and create a new common currency backed by their own gold reserves.

But how realistic is this economic revolution?
In this episode, Geopulse Decode breaks down the stakes: the weight of history, the promise of autonomy, and the risk of instability. From the creation of a joint investment bank to the dream of a self-funded Africa, the Sahel may be testing the future of the continent’s monetary independence.

🎧 Listen, think, and decide for yourself.
Is this a step toward true sovereignty or a leap into uncertainty?

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Reuters Africa – Sahel states confirm ECOWAS withdrawal and plan new regional structures
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/mali-...

Associated Press (AP News) – Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger officially withdraw from ECOWAS bloc
https://apnews.com/article/sahel-ecowas-ma...

Le Monde Afrique – Le Mali, le Burkina Faso et le Niger quittent la Cedeao et misent sur l’Alliance des États du Sahel
https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique

Financial Afrik – L’Alliance des États du Sahel lance la Banque d’investissement de l’AES à Bamako
https://www.financialafrik.com

IMF – West African Economic and Monetary Union: Staff Report (May 2025)
https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/CR/Iss...

Banque de France – Cooperation with African monetary unions after 2020 reform
https://www.banque-france.fr/en

BCEAO – Communiqué sur le lancement du Système de Paiement Instantané (PI-SPI)
https://www.bceao.int

World Bank Data – GDP (current US$) for Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger – 2024 figures
https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GD...

Reuters Africa – Mali’s gold production down to 51 tonnes in 2024
https://www.reuters.com/markets/commoditie...

World Gold Council – Gold production data by country (2024)
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IMF – Press Release on WAEMU (May 2025): Inflation within target band, growth stable
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ECOWAS Commission – 2027 Eco currency roadmap
https://www.ecowas.int

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