Ghana Secures Duty-Free Access to Chinese Market
Ghana is set to finalize a zero-tariff trade agreement with China by the end of October 2025, marking a major shift in its export strategy and industrial ambitions. President John
Agricultural Exports Drive Zambia’s Trade Recovery Amid Global Headwinds
Zambia’s export sector is showing signs of resilience, with agricultural products playing a central role in the country’s trade recovery. Despite global economic uncertainties and fluctuating commodity prices, Zambia has
Afreximbank Launches Dedicated Financing to End Raw Mineral Exports
The African Export-Import Bank is moving to shift the continent away from exporting unprocessed minerals by creating a new financing window focused on mineral processing, announced by incoming president George
Afreximbank leadership change and the pivot to intra‑African trade
Afreximbank’s leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the bank and for exporters across Africa as the institution shifts emphasis from traditional export credit toward financing regional value chains, industrialisation
Tunisia to Host African Inclusive Markets Excellence Center Headquarters
On Wednesday, 23 October 2025, Mr Samir Abid, Tunisia’s Minister of Trade and Export Development, received Ambassador Dr Youssef ElKordofani, Executive Director of the African Inclusive Markets Excellence Center (AIMEC),
Africa’s Export Powerhouses: 2025 Rankings and Strategic Insights
Africa’s export landscape in 2025 reflects a continent in transition—where mineral wealth, industrial ambition, and infrastructure modernization converge to drive trade growth. According to Trading Economics and Afreximbank data, the
Intra-African Trade Grows but Logistics Gaps Persist
Intra-continental trade is rising as consignments between neighbouring markets become more frequent, yet logistics bottlenecks continue to limit the full potential of African integration. Road and rail inefficiencies, inconsistent border
Compliance and Standards Become Non-Negotiable for Export Growth
Market access for many African exporters now rests on rigorous compliance with sanitary, phytosanitary and product-safety standards. Buyers in Europe, North Africa and Asia increasingly require traceability documentation, independent laboratory
Digital trade platforms are lowering the barriers to entry for small and medium-sized exporters across
Africa by bundling compliance checks, document digitisation and logistics booking into single interfaces. These marketplaces allow nascent exporters of textiles, processed foods, crafts and specialty goods to present professional product
WTO Forecasts Strong Export Growth for Africa in 2025
By Jayden Bagshaw The World Trade Organization (WTO) has upgraded its 2025 outlook for Africa, forecasting a 5.3% rise in exports and an 11.8% increase in imports, a notable recovery