French colonial legacy Archives

CFA Franc Zone (XOF/XAF Pegs)

Why African Nations Still Depend on France to Print Their Money—Decades After Independence

Decades after independence, 14 African nations still can’t print their own currency. France controls the money—and the monetary policy that comes with it.

FXTradingAfrica Team
October 30, 2025

Trading Strategies

Trading Losses Aren’t Personal Failures—They’re Data. Start Acting Like It.

97% of day traders lose money, yet 74% of trading volume comes from proven losers. Your…

FXTradingAfrica Team
February 18, 2026

Trading Strategies

Why Serious Traders Refuse to Play the Comparison Game With Other Traders

Why successful traders deliberately ignore their peers' returns—and how comparison…

FXTradingAfrica Team
February 18, 2026

Trading Strategies

7 Order Types Beginners Actually Use—Not the Risky Tricks You’re Sold

Market orders seem fast and easy—but they're secretly costing you money. Learn which…

FXTradingAfrica Team
February 18, 2026

Trading Strategies

3 Contrarian Ways to Identify Your Trading Strengths

Stop chasing bottoms and hunting bargains—learn why following momentum and relative…

FXTradingAfrica Team
February 18, 2026