November 06
Africa: Easing Travel Restrictions to Boost Intra-African Trade
Calls intensify for countries to ease restrictions on movement of persons to boost AfCFTA implementation and regional integration. Read more »
September 24
Africa: Unstoppable Africa - GABI Championing Africa's Trade, Talent, Innovation and Investment Opportunities At the Global Stage
The 2024 Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event, held on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York in September, will bring together top business leaders,… Read more »
August 23
Nigeria: Nigeria's Roadmap to Digital Transformation Under the Afcta
The country is investing in digital infrastructure and talent development, aiming to unlock new economic growth opportunities Read more »
July 01
Africa: How Access to U.S. Market Changed the Fortunes of Two South African Sisters - AGOA
Two entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success Read more »
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 »
