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For a successful integration, Africa needs an operating system update (By Amadou Hott)

Business Ghana 20 Feb 2025
According to the World Bank, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) stands to be the world's largest free trade zone, encompassing 1.4 billion people and a combined GDP of 3.4 trillion USD.
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FG Targets 10m New Jobs as Nigeria Leads Africa’s Digital Trade Revolution

This Day 20 Feb 2025
... Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) ... “Today, we are reminded of the immense potential that lies within the African Continental Free Trade Area in a world increasingly defined by interconnectivity.
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Egypt strives to attract further foreign direct investments, Sisi tells Spanish companies

Egypt Today 20 Feb 2025
CAIRO – 20 February 2025 ... He described the Egyptian market as the largest in the region and a gateway to both Arab and African markets, especially with the relevant free trade agreements designed to promote exports and facilitate trade movement.
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AfCFTA gains momentum as 48 African countries ratify agreement

Xinhua 19 Feb 2025
19 (Xinhua) -- Trading within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has gained momentum, as 48 countries have deposited their instruments of AfCFTA ratification, ...
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Africa's air cargo conference held in Kenya amid growing freight traffic

China.dot.org 19 Feb 2025
Caleb Kositany, chairman of the Kenya Airports Authority, said Africa's air cargo sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade ...
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Facilitating Global Trade: Emirates SkyCargo Celebrates nearly 39 Years of Connecting to Africa

Emirates 24/7 19 Feb 2025
“It is an exciting time to serve Africa, with the potential gamechanging policies such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which is set to shape the region’s economic ...
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FREE | Read the February 2025 edition of Business Law & Tax

Business Day 19 Feb 2025
... the strides made by Eastern competitors led by China — the just energy transition and the ever-growing influence of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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Africa: Saatm Poised to Boost AfCFTA, Intra-African Mobility - AU Commissioner

All Africa 19 Feb 2025
ADDIS ABABA -- The African Union (AU) Commissioner for ...
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Decarbonising shipping: Where does Africa stand?

B & FT Online 19 Feb 2025
Finally, at a continental level, both the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat appear to be completely missing in this critical conversation that ...
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Interview: Africa-China cooperation key to addressing current challenges, says former South African diplomat

People Daily 19 Feb 2025
He also pointed to the African Continental Free Trade Area, which aims to integrate over 1.4 billion people across the continent into a unified market. Trade between Africa and China reached 282 billion U.S.
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African Union Summit amplifies collective call of emerging Global South

People Daily 18 Feb 2025
He called for a reform of the global financial architecture, debt restructuring, establishing an African-led credit rating agency, promoting the African Continental Free Trade Area, and prioritizing value addition within the continent.
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Zambia finalizes tariff concessions under Africa's free trade mechanism

Xinhua 18 Feb 2025
18 (Xinhua) -- Zambia has officially gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, said a statement released on Monday.
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New AfDB report highlights Africa’s strengthening economic growth amid global challenges

Sierra Leone Telegraph 18 Feb 2025
Panel discussions following the report’s launch underscored the importance of fully implementing continental development initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.
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AU Endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA Digital Trade Champion

This Day 18 Feb 2025
The African Union (AU) has endorsed Nigeria as the Digital Trade Champion for the continent under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) Digital Trade protocol, following the impressive ...
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Africa: AU Endorses Nigeria As AfCFTA Digital Trade Champion

All Africa 18 Feb 2025
The African Union (AU) has endorsed Nigeria as the ...

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