AfCFTA offers pathway to greater food security
This article was produced with the support of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Mold, in a presentation on the link between trade and food security to delegates at
Stakeholders push for review of Africa’s major trade pact
African leaders, traders and stakeholders have called for a review of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to assess its effectiveness and make adjustments. Speaking at the launch of
Nigeria Aims for $79 Billion Export Market Under AfCFTA
Nigeria is targeting an export market worth up to $79 billion through enhanced export capacity under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. The country aims to leverage AfCFTA
Exporters decry Africa’s low trade performance despite AfCFTA
Exporters and stakeholders have raised concerns about the difficulties of trading within Africa, describing the logistics and policy barriers as more challenging than exporting to other continents, despite the proximity.
Operational Phase Of The African Continental Free Trade Area Launched
(right): H.E. Abdel Fattah al-Sissi – President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Chairperson of the African Union and (left): Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah – Chairperson of Afreximbank launching
AfCFTA must boost intra-African export levels
Picture: Getty Images via Standard Bank Standard Bank Africa Unlocked conference highlights what the continent needs to reap the rewards of its own industry The African Continental Free Trade Area
The Role Of The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) In Africa’s Energy Sector
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to play a transformative role in the development of Africa’s energy sector, providing the framework needed to enhance intra-African trade, attract…
AfCFTA’s Primary Task Must Be To Boost Intra-African Exports To Levels Experienced By Other Global Trading Blocs
Written by Tunde Macaulay, Head of Africa Regions and Offshore at Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking Africa’s AfCFTA trade agreement is the world’s largest free trade bloc. It opens
AfCFTA’s primary task must be to boost intra-African exports to levels experienced by other global trading blocs
Tunde Macaulay, Head of Africa Regions and Offshore at Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking. Image supplied Africa’s AfCFTA trade agreement is the world’s largest free trade bloc. It opens
Small businesses in Benin set to tap into African free trade area
More than 100 local enterprises went through the ‘How to Export with the AfCFTA’ workshop, which the International Trade Centre (ITC) has rolled out across the continent. As part of