December 29, 2023
Africa: Intra-African Trade Provides an Opportunity for Inclusive Economic Growth
Women's land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Africa: Could Angola Become Africa's Logistics Hub?
Yes, according to Catarino Fontes Pereira, head of Angolan logistics regulatory agency Read more »
December 06, 2023
Angola: How Angola Is Transforming Its Economy Through Commerce
A conversation with Amadeu de Jesus Leitão Nunes, Angola's Secretary of State for Commerce Read more »
November 11, 2023
Africa: Migration Can Boost Trade and Regional Integration Under the AfCFTA
African governments are embracing migration as an opportunity for development, integration and trade Read more »
November 13, 2023
Angola: Angola At the UN - Diversifying Angola's Economy to Boost Trade Exports
Amb. Francisco José da Cruz explains how promoting domestic production and consumption will create more jobs and boost incomes Read more »
October 17, 2023
Africa: 'Transforming4Trade' Will Reshape African Economies - Interview
Infrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi Read more »
September 19, 2023
Africa: Using the Creatives to Boost Intra-African Trade
Youth on the move to tap AfCFTA trade opportunities across the continent Read more »
May 05, 2023
Africa: Africa Dialogue Series 2023 Underway
Online events ongoing but in-person activities scheduled for later in New York Read more »
May 04, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Seizing Opportunities for a Prosperous Africa
African countries can become global competitors and benefit from AfCFTA by investing in critical infrastructure, promoting innovation and technology Read more »
February 23, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Reaping the Benefits of the World's Most Youth and Women-Friendly Trade Agreement
Priority must be given to investments in women and youth in all facets of the AfCFTA implementation arrangements Read more »
February 17, 2023
Africa: AU Summit 2023 - Powering Trade Through AfCFTA
Adoption by the African Union of the theme for 2023 as the "Year of AfCFTA: Acceleration of the African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation", will generate greater political… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - a Young Trader's Dreams Coming True
Thirty-year-old Kenyan entrepreneur Linda Chepkwony wants to mobilise young Africans to help industrialize the continent through free trade pact Read more »
February 03, 2023
Africa: Private Sector Urged to 'Own and Drive' Africa's Continental Free Trade
Africa's private sector accounts for 80 per cent of total production, two-thirds of investment, three-quarters of credit, and employs 90 per cent of the working-age population Read more »
Africa: AfCFTA Is Key in Cushioning African LDCs From External Shocks
Current trade patterns have exposed Africa's poorest to commodity price volatilities and global shocks due to current trading patterns Read more »
Africa: Momentum Builds for Free Movement Under AfCFTA
Intra-African trade was largely stifled by stringent entry rules making it strenuous for citizens to move from one country to another Read more »
January 06, 2023
Africa: Africa's Free Trade On Track, More Efforts Needed
Buoyant year ahead as AfCFTA marks 2nd Anniversary Read more »
October 28, 2022
Africa: AfCFTA - The Environmental Case for the Continental Free Trade Area
Africa's single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low Read more »
October 27, 2022
Africa: Intra-Regional Trade Can Reduce Conflicts in Africa
Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas Read more »
October 10, 2022
Africa: Ongoing Regional Infrastructure Will Boost Free Trade in Africa
In Part 2 of the interview with Africa Renewal's Kingsley Ighobor, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina says investments in inter-state roads,… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Africa: AfCFTA's Guided Trade Initiative Takes Off, Set to Ease and Boost Intra-African Trade
8 countries kick off trade under African Continental Free Trade Area's preferential terms in step towards One African Market Read more »
August 05, 2022
Africa: Boosting Intra-African Trade Will Power Post-Covid-19 Recovery and Foster Food Security
International Trade Centre's 'One Trade Africa' is helping African MSMEs leverage market opportunities Read more »
July 15, 2022
Africa: Africa Gains As WTO Delivers Breakthrough Deals
"Geneva Package" includes deals on fish, intellectual property rights waiver and food security Read more »
May 09, 2022
Africa: Zambia and DRC Sign Cooperation Agreement to Manufacture Electric Batteries
The initiative will help develop battery value chain and create jobs. Read more »
May 03, 2022
Africa: COP27 Presents a Unique Opportunity for Africa
Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira, Permanent Representative of Angola to the UN, says it's time for climate justice for Africa. Read more »