Tag: eco currency

Today in Africa — July 22, 2026: Liberia’s Record $370 Million Cocaine Bust, ECOWAS’ Push for a Single Currency

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On July 22, coverage includes: how a major drug seizure underscores West Africa’s role in global trafficking routes; the latest plans for the phased rollout of the ECO as regional leaders work through key economic and governance hurdles; and more.

news