Central African countries agree to merge two regional economic blocs.

Central African countries agree to merge two regional economic blocs.

Central African ministers have agreed to merge two regional blocs in a move to boost trade and integration. The 11-member Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) will join with the six-member Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). The deal aims to eliminate rivalry that has helped to make central Africa the poorest…