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French Monetary Imperialism in Africa: How Independence Became Dependence

Fourteen African nations still deposit half their reserves in Paris while French companies extract resources using their own currency. Independence was never meant to be free.

FXTradingAfrica Team
November 7, 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