How is France forcing those countries to use the CFA? Some are leaving, I didn't see any friction: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/west-african-countries-to-st...

In general, the CFA caused lower interest rates to the countries using it, which is good for developed economies. The people complaining about the lost interest (I haven't seen a real proof about this btw) never speak about the massive french subsidies to the western african states (>$2bn), that dwarfs any retained income from the CFA treasury.

Ho, wait they are also complaining about this! https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1195128/economie-entreprises/la...

So yes, let's close the southern border, push back the boats and never set foot nor send money there. I'm all for this.