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Business leaders at Ghana-Zambia Trade Dialogue discussing cross-border digital payment systems and AfCFTA implementation

African Trade Integration: Why Protocols Move More Cargo Than Handshakes

By Ziad Hamoui Last month, from Ghanaian President Mahama’s appearance at the World Governments Summit in Dubai to his state visit to Zambia, the political will...

Opinion1 month ago

AfCFTA January 2026 Update: Progress and Tough Road Ahead

By Mark-Anthony Johnson The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was supposed to revolutionize African commerce. Five years after trading officially commenced, the world’s largest free...

African agro-processing and manufacturing sectors benefiting from AfCFTA implementation.

Opinion3 months ago

Africa’s Economic Rise: Intra-African Trade Gains Real Momentum

By Lance Chisue A striking pattern is emerging across Africa’s economic landscape. After decades of fragmented markets and externally oriented trade, the continent is finally turning...

Map of Africa highlighting key regional trade blocs such as ECOWAS, UEMOA, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), symbolizing regional integration, economic connectivity, and the transition from AGOA to a self-driven African trade agenda.

Opinion8 months ago

Africa’s Post-AGOA Trade Strategy: From Preference Recipient to Global Commerce Co-Designer

By Ziad Hamoui As the September 30, 2025, expiration date of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches, Africa stands at a pivotal economic crossroads...

AfCFTA’s Lack of Transparency on Annexes Threatens Its Implementation

Opinion9 months ago

AfCFTA’s Lack of Transparency on Annexes Threatens Its Implementation

By Danilo Desiderio The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was hailed as a transformative milestone in Africa’s economic integration when it was signed in 2018....