West African Economic and Monetary Union.
inter-governmental organisation
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 0
- Connections
- 12
What's happening
One to three months ago
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Benin meets WAEMU convergence criteria and approves a finance bill, with the Council of Ministers publishing budget figures.Some support2 reports
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Senegal governs the shared CFA franc currency system within the West African Economic and Monetary Union.Some support1 report
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A fund targeting SMEs within the West African Economic and Monetary Union, alongside the acquisition of nine Burger King outlets in Abidjan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Regional bodies are managing shared water resources in West Africa.Some support1 report
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Plans are moving forward for a single currency, but the inclusion of members is being questioned.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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The central bank of the West African Economic and Monetary Union strengthens the fiscal and political centrality of member governments.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Togo's inflation rate is reported to be below the WAEMU convergence ceiling.Some support2 reports
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The EBRD launched a trade finance facility in Senegal, which is a member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union.Some support1 report
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Consultation held in Dakar regarding the food strategy by the West African Economic and Monetary Union.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Around West African Economic and Monetary Union this week
News at the entities that move West African Economic and Monetary Union most-
Economic Community of West African States StructuralBurkina Faso hosts a meeting for the Sahel Confederation, forming a bloc outside ECOWAS.Moves West African Economic and Monetary Union
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Senegal StructuralSpain's Interior Minister visited Senegal to urge cooperation as migrants attempt crossing from Morocco to Spain.Moves West African Economic and Monetary Union
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Benin StructuralInsecurity in Nigeria is forcing citizens to migrate into neighboring Benin and Niger.Moves West African Economic and Monetary Union
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Togo StructuralBirame Diop conducted a working visit to Togo, highlighting ECOWAS's commitment to serving the people of West Africa.Moves West African Economic and Monetary Union
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West Africa Shared contextThe European Union supports energy sector management initiatives across West Africa.Moves West African Economic and Monetary Union
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European Central Bank Mentioned togetherChristine Lagarde is the President of the European Central Bank.Moves West African Economic and Monetary Union
Connections
The 8 strongest of 12, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Senegal Structural
Senegal is a formal member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, sharing the CFA franc currency bloc.
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Benin Structural
Benin is a member state of the West African Economic and Monetary Union and adheres to its convergence and fiscal criteria.
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Economic Community of West African States Structural
WAEMU is formally convened under ECOWAS auspices and the two bodies actively collaborate on policy and resource management.
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Togo Structural
Togo is a member state of the WAEMU and must adhere to its economic convergence criteria.
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Central Bank of West African States Structural
The Central Bank strengthens the fiscal and political centrality of the governments within the WAEMU framework.
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European Central Bank Mentioned together
The evidence describes WAEMU's currency structure (CFA franc issued by BCEAO) but does not detail a direct coupling with the European Central Bank.
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Dakar Shared context
WAEMU held consultations in Dakar regarding regional strategy and food strategy.
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West Africa Shared context
The bloc operates within the geographical and political context of West Africa, focusing on regional integration and shared resources.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
4 events- Senegal governs the shared CFA franc currency system within the West African Economic and Monetary Union.
- A fund targeting SMEs within the West African Economic and Monetary Union, alongside the acquisition of nine Burger King outlets in Abidjan.
- Regional bodies are managing shared water resources in West Africa.
- The central bank of the West African Economic and Monetary Union strengthens the fiscal and political centrality of member governments.
July 2026
4 events- Plans are moving forward for a single currency, but the inclusion of members is being questioned.
- Togo's inflation rate is reported to be below the WAEMU convergence ceiling.
- The EBRD launched a trade finance facility in Senegal, which is a member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union.
- Consultation held in Dakar regarding the food strategy by the West African Economic and Monetary Union.