Africa: Continental Trade Arrangement to Be Operationalized in July

Nairobi, Kenya — Africa is on course to operationalize the largest trade arrangement that will change the global economic landscape and boost intra-regional trade across the continent.

Director for Trade and Industry at the African Union (AU) Commission, Treasure Maphanga said the integrated trade market commonly known as the "African Continental Free Trade Area" (AfCFTA) will be operationalized in July, setting the stage for Africa to start implementing measures aimed at promoting the smooth movement of goods and services across the continent.

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