Africa's Export Directory
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating export-led economic growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), unveiling a $1 billion AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility designed
Africa’s expanding role in global fresh produce trade is coming under strain as shortages of refrigerated containers tighten export supply chains. The imbalance between import and export flows is at
Johannesburg, South Africa: 24 March 2026 – As Africa accelerates its industrialisation ambitions under frameworks such as the AfCFTA, a critical question emerges: Is Southern Africa equipped to manufacture at
By Jayden Bagshaw Africa is making a bold economic pivot with the launch of the Africa Free Trade Expansion 2025 initiative, a sweeping upgrade to the African Continental Free Trade
Niël Terblanché For the first time since Namibia ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, a locally produced consignment of salt left the port of Walvis Bay on
The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, H.E. Wamkele Mene (fifth left) poses with Afreximbank’s Group Chief Economist & Managing Director, Research, Dr. Yemi Kale…
The global trade imbalance has long been a defining challenge in international economics. It manifests in persistent trade deficits and surpluses, affecting economic stability, currency values, and national development. Africa,
The African Continental Free Trade Area could be used as a strategic response to US President Donald Trump’s tariff war as it is a $3.4-trillion market that could potentially be
When people think of African exports, they often picture crude oil tankers, containers of cocoa beans, or bundles of raw cotton. What is missing from this mental image is the
By Simon W. Nderitu With the right policies and support, manufacturing can single-handedly transform the continent’s outlook in the shortest possible time. The promises brought about by the African Continental