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A seismic shift Across Africa

Some revolutions don’t need guns

Some revolutions don’t need guns — they need courage. What’s happening right now in West Africa isn’t just policy reform; it’s a seismic shift in how a region defines its future.

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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced the creation of The Confederated Bank for Investment and Development — an institution with a starting capital of 500 billion CFA francs (approx. $820 million), backed by the newly formed Confederation of Sahel States (CSS). But this isn’t just a bank — it’s a declaration of economic sovereignty and a strategic step away from decades of post-colonial dependency on Franc
e.

Why This Moment Matte
rs

The CSS bank isn’t just about infrastructure or trade — though both will benefit. It’s about independence. Real independence. These three nations are rewriting the rules, shedding the financial shackles of a colonial past, and designing a new system that reflects their needs, not Europe’
s.

Backlash Has Already Beg
un

But such moves come at a cost. There have already been reports of attempted assassinations against key leaders behind these reforms. This is not fiction. History has shown us — from Lumumba to Sankara — that when Africa moves to reclaim its agency, it’s often met with resistance from those who profit from the status qu
o.

The mere fact that such threats exist today, in 2025, shows how fragile true sovereignty remain
s.

Where Is the Global Coverag
e?

Let’s ask the obviou
s:
Why hasn’t this story dominated international headline
s?

Three sovereign African nations establishing a breakaway financial system should be front-page news. It challenges old paradigms and inspires oppressed nations worldwide — yet, silenc
e.

It’s hard not to wonder whether media silence is simply oversight or a symptom of discomfort. When power dynamics shift and former colonies take bold steps forward, some prefer to look away. But we must look toward these stories — not just because they’re newsworthy, but because they’re transformativ
e.

From Handcuffs to Blueprin
ts

The CFA franc — still tied to the euro and controlled by the French Treasury — has long been symbolic of neocolonialism. This new bank, born from unity and shared ambition, represents the kind of model that could inspire a wave of financial independence across the Global Sout
h.

To France and its allies, this shouldn’t be seen as rebellion. It’s an opportunity for a more respectful, modern partnership — one not built on control, but on collaboratio
n.

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This is Bigger Than Sah
el

This movement is a template for any region tired of being coerced into economic models that don’t serve their people. It’s a call to disadvantaged communities worldwide: You can rewrite your futur
e.

Our Role: Amplify and Prote
ct

What CSS is doing is bold, necessary, and overdue. It needs our support — our coverage, our dialogue, and our protectio
n.

If you’re an entrepreneur, policymaker, or citizen watching from afar — take note. This is how sovereignty begins: not in noise, but in strateg
y.


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Written by Joseph Farodoye Linkedin Profile

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