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Here you will find our selection of articles, publications and events.
26th January 2026 The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has highlighted persistently high costs related to infrastructure, transport, logistics, and trade finance as major constraints to Africa’s ability to benefit from...
23rd January 2026 Africa’s digital economy could reach $720 billion by 2050, offering a major source of growth and employment for a continent with the world’s youngest population African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is shifting focus to execution, with digital trade...
19th January 2026 Nigeria has concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic relations. Signed on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the presence...
16th January 2026 Major upgrades to Africa’s ports and regional transport corridors are driving efforts to resolve long-standing trade bottlenecks, with governments and private investors aiming to enhance intra-African commerce and strengthen the continent’s role in global...
14th January 2026 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat concluded the 2nd AfCFTA Business Forum in Marrakech, Morocco, underscoring the urgency of accelerating the implementation of the trade agreement amid rising global tariffs and shifting...
14th January 2026 African policymakers and market participants are increasingly leveraging digital payment systems to accelerate intra-continental trade, aiming to transform the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) from a legal framework into a fully operational...
14th January 2026 The Federal Government has positioned Nigeria as a leading force in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), citing a series of landmark achievements in 2025 that underscore the country’s commitment to trade-led...
14th January 2026 Nigeria has announced plans to significantly deepen its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in 2026 by driving export-oriented production at the grassroots level. The Federal Government intends to work with state...
14th January 2026 Ghana and the United States have initiated high-level discussions aimed at establishing a comprehensive trade cooperation framework as both countries prepare for a post-AGOA trade environment. The talks, held in Washington between Ghana’s Trade Minister...