East Africa: Trade Bloc Merger Talks End With May Date

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Nairobi — Negotiations have been finalized in preparation for the launch of Africa's largest free trade area in May, officials said on Tuesday. writes JOHN SAMBO.

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Assistant Secretary Kipyego Cheluget told a media briefing, "All the 26 member states in the three trading blocs have expressed great political will to allow the free movement of goods and services by end of May."

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