Will Africa launch a continent-wide digital currency by 2029?

A Continental Digital Currency for Africa?

Fintech is accelerating across Africa faster than almost anywhere else. Interoperability between nations is the next ambitious frontier, and a shared digital currency could catalyze unprecedented trade fluidity.

Challenges remain colossal: regulatory alignment, security standards, and political unity. Yet ambition is rising, backed by rapid mobile-payment adoption.

My prediction: Progress is strong, but a full continent-wide digital currency by 2029 falls short. However, a coalition of early adopter nations launches a regional version.