# The currency struggle: Will ECOWAS adopt a single currency?

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- CGTN, 2026-08-10 13:27 UTC
- Economy
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> West Africa’s drive toward economic integration has reached a historic crossroads. The Economic Community of West African States, known as ECOWAS, has reaffirmed its goal of launching the Eco as a single currency by 2027. The plan is presented as a central step in deepening economic ties across the region. Whether the currency can be introduced on schedule remains the key question surrounding the bloc’s integration effort.