FEDA membership expands as Senegal and Liberia accede, and Angola and Zimbabwe ratify the Establishment Agreement
14 September, 2026 The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the equity investment arm of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has expanded its membership, with Senegal and Liberia acceding to the FEDA Establishment Agreement, while Zimbabwe and Angola have ratified the Agreement. The developments bring FEDA’s membership to 24 countries and strengthen its […]
Namibia grants legal recognition to electronic signatures under AfCFTA digital trade rules
10 September, 2026 Namibia has legally recognised electronic signatures, marking a significant step towards implementing its obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Digital Trade. The development supports Article 8 of the Protocol, which requires State Parties to recognise the legal validity, effect and admissibility of electronic signatures. According to […]
AfCFTA signs digital trade corridor deal, eyes $500 billion in Intra-African Commerce
7 September, 2026 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has signed a joint venture agreement with Ghana-based Quest Ghana Limited to develop a digital trade corridor aimed at supporting efforts to more than double intra-African trade from approximately $200 billion to $500 billion and beyond. The initiative is expected to provide digital […]