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Does Africa need a single currency?

Some people think that a unifying currency could help boost trade on the continent

The idea of a single currency being used across the continent has been proposed for more than 30 years.
However, the idea has never gained much traction.
Some people believe it could boost trade between African countries and help unify the continent.
Others think that nations on the continents are too different to make it work.
South Africa has once again backed the idea, but is it realistic option?

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