Monetary Sovereignty in West Africa: From Sankara’s Vision to Today’s Regional Realignments
By Young Jean-Pierre | Senior Correspondent – Pan-African Affairs & GeopoliticsJune 2025 – Ouagadougou / Abidjan / Abuja / Paris In the late 20th century, West Africa saw a bold experiment in independent governance and economic reform under the leadership of Thomas Sankara in Burkina Faso. His administration emphasized national ownership of resources, reduction of