5 African countries that kept their colonial currency after independence

For many African nations, gaining independence from colonial powers was a time to redefine their identity and take charge of their future.

While some countries made bold decisions to change their names, flags, or national symbols to reflect their newfound freedom, others held onto certain elements from their colonial past, including their currency.

Here are a few of them: 1.

Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) - CFA Franc Côte d'Ivoire gained independence from France in 1960 but chose to keep the CFA Franc as its currency.