9. Africa’s united currency – a way to drop dollar dependence

Nyerere knew financial sovereignty was key to true independence. He envisioned a continental currency as a tool for intra‑African trade, reducing vulnerability to global shocks. Such a currency, he believed, would not just shift numbers – it would reclaim Africa’s economic narrative. Together with Madaraka Nyerere, we consider how his father’s dream can guide efforts to free Africa from dollar dominance.