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Here you will find our selection of articles, publications and events.
21st April 2026 John Mahama has called for stronger cooperation between Ghana and Zimbabwe across key sectors such as trade, mining, agriculture, and energy, as both countries seek to deepen economic ties and promote regional integration. He made the remarks during bilateral...
20th April 2026 A China–South Africa trade forum held in Cape Town brought together policymakers, business leaders, and investors to explore opportunities for deepening bilateral economic ties. The event followed China’s introduction of zero-tariff measures for 53 African...
7th April 2026 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has designated Nigeria as the pilot country for implementing the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) in West Africa, aimed at supporting small-scale cross-border trade. This decision was communicated...
6th April 2026 The National Single Window (NSW), a long-awaited digital platform aimed at simplifying Nigeria’s trade procedures, officially launched after decades of anticipation. The platform is designed to unify all import, export, and transit processes, allowing...
24th March 2026 Nigeria has officially signed the host agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2027), scheduled to take place in Lagos from 5 to 11 November 2027. Taking over from Algeria, which hosted the fourth edition that generated US$49.94 billion in...
24th March 2026 The Mauritania ITFC trade finance agreement, valued at $1 billion and spanning five years (2026–2030), represents a significant milestone in strengthening Mauritania’s access to structured trade financing and supporting long-term economic development...
23rd March 2026 The AfCFTA Secretariat, in partnership with Quest Ghana Limited and the Government of the Republic of Seychelles, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Seychelles’ digital economy and enhancing its participation in Africa’s growing...
23rd March 2026 Togo’s National Assembly has approved, at first reading, a bill amending the country’s May 30, 2008 environmental framework law, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening climate and environmental governance. The text, passed on March 5, 2026, during...
23rd March 2026 The National Assembly has pledged decisive legislative action and stronger oversight to ensure Nigeria fully harnesses the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. Speaking at the opening of a three-day capacity-building...