Maybe to encourage improvements in the financial system. With several entities that have the power to control money supply, this system tends to benefit the elite. And while the benefits of crypto will affect everyone, there is a much greater need for a revolution in africa.
Financial inclusion lacked on african continent makes it difficult to access financial services, some basic functions such as fund transfers are quite expensive. In fact, remittances to africa are the most expensive in the world according to world bank, almost two times more expensive than asia which is ranked second.