Ethiopia Advances WTO Membership As Govt Announces 'Successful' Fifth-Round Negotiations
Addis Standard
Ethiopia has announced positive outcomes from the recently concluded fifth round of negotiations, advancing the government's plan to complete its World Trade Organization (WTO)… Read more »
Crimes of the Transatlantic Slave Trade 'Unacknowledged, Unspoken and Unaddressed'
UN News
The transatlantic slave trade may have ended centuries ago but its legacy is ever present, the UN Secretary-General said on Tuesday, marking the International Day of Remembrance… Read more »
Stricter Controls On Import, Export of Livestock Products Take Effect
Namibian
Namibians can no longer import or export dairy products, poultry, poultry meat and poultry meat products without a permit. Read more »
Nation Envisions WTO Accession Next Year
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA -The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has disclosed that Ethiopia is striving to become a World Trade Organization (WTO) member by 2026. Read more »
From Regional to Global - Ethiopia's Bold Trade Agenda Amid Economic Shifts [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Since the government launched economic reforms, the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Ethiopia's accession to the World Trade Organization… Read more »
Fake 'Citizen Digital' Graphic Claims Kenya's Chamber of Commerce President Criticised Standard Newspaper
Africa Check
Fake 'Citizen Digital' graphic claims Kenya's chamber of commerce president criticised Standard newspaper Read more »
Industrialisation, Sezs Essential for Full AfCFTA Operationalisation [analysis]
The Herald
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Liberia, S/Leone Deepen Cooperation for Modernized Customs Procedures
Liberian Investigator
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has reaffirmed its leadership in customs modernization and best practices by hosting a high-level benchmarking visit from the National Revenue… Read more »
Massive Drug Bust in Foya
New Republic
...Joint Security Seizes Over US$77,000 In Narcotics Read more »
SA Should Exit Agoa Before Being Pushed, Warns Citi MD
Daily Maverick
Citi South Africa MD Gina Schoeman believes that SA should negotiate an Agoa exit before we get kicked out, so we can beat investors at their rand-weakening game. Read more »
Implementation of AfCFTA Needs Patience, Strategy
ENA
Implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is not a one-time event but a comprehensive and ongoing process that requires patience, tact and strategic planning -… Read more »
Nigeria, China Seek to Remove Trade Barriers
Leadership
The Federal Government has called for the removal of obstacles hindering investment and economic growth as Nigeria and China move to strengthen bilateral trade relations. Read more »
U.S. Trade Wars With China - and How They Play Out in Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Since taking office, US president Donald Trump has implemented policies that have been notably hostile towards China. They include trade restrictions. Most recently, a 20% tariff… Read more »
Ethiopia, Djibouti Renew Commitment to Further Consolidate Trade, Economic Cooperation
ENA
Ethiopia and Djibouti have reaffirmed commitment to further reinforce trade and economic cooperation between the two East African nations. Read more »
Proposal to Deny Drug Dealers Bail
The Herald
IN a decisive effort to combat drug peddling, Police Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba has proposed that individuals arrested for drug-related offences should not be granted… Read more »
