Stumbling Blocks for Africa's Free Trade Plan

Three key Africa trading blocs have kicked off preliminary talks to widen the free trade area between member countries and are aimed at consolidating the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, East African Community and Southern Africa Development Community.

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