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State Department releases annual human rights report

Washington Blade 23 Apr 2024
The U.S. subsequently imposed visa restrictions on Ugandan officials and removed the country from a program that allows sub-Saharan African countries to trade duty-free with the U.S ... Jay Gilliam, the senior LGBTQI+ coordinator for the U.S ... Lavers) ... ....
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White Paper on immigration fails Africa’s free trade aspirations

Mail Guardian South Africa 22 Apr 2024
Instead, relaxing visa regulations with trade partners means taking a page from the European Union playbook — free movement for African Union member states ... He is a regular contributor for the African Free Trade and Defence Society.
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Absa Bank pushes intra-Africa trade

B & FT Online 22 Apr 2024
... Intra-Africa Export & Unlocking New Export Potential’, convened exporters, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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Kenyan president calls for harmonization of ICT policies across Africa

China.dot.org 22 Apr 2024
... will help fast-track Africa's ambition to position itself as the foremost global trade powerhouse, especially with the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.
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Developing Africa

China Daily 22 Apr 2024
The 36th AU summit set a priority on "accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Zone", aiming to boost intra-African trade and attract foreign investment.
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NEWS ANALYSIS: New VW investment part of Africa-wide strategy

Business Day 22 Apr 2024
The new model has the potential to be sold in other African markets where Volkswagen has a presence.” ... The African Continental Free Trade Area is intended to help achieve that. In 2023, African ...
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Government opens up to private sector to solve logistical challenges

Business Ghana 21 Apr 2024
Such collaboration, Dr Amoah said would be critical in making Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) thrive in the country, while boosting their participation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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Afreximbank Supports Rehabilitation of Sporting Facility in Barbados Ahead of the 2024 Cricket World Cup

Capital Ethiopia 19 Apr 2024
... a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement.
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Telecommunications and technology: Driving a sustainable digital revolution for Africa’s tomorrow

B & FT Online 19 Apr 2024
... required to stimulate and accelerate digital transformation for national, regional, and continental development – particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs leads stakeholder dialogues to maximize AfCFTA benefits

B & FT Online 19 Apr 2024
... through its AfCFTA support programme, has initiated a series of stakeholder dialogues aimed at leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol for the benefit of women and youth.
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UBA’s role in SME financing; empowering businesses for growth

B & FT Online 18 Apr 2024
The partnerships with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) involving a substantial US$6billion investment in African SMEs; and collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme ...
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Editorial: Industrial salt production plant to yield financial dividends

B & FT Online 18 Apr 2024
The project holds the potential to become the country’s leading export commodity to the African market under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) ... The third involves a chlor-alkali plant for the highest level of industrial demands ... ....
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AMITH SINGH: SA has to manufacture its way to success

Business Day 18 Apr 2024
A pillar for trade. The sector is a pillar of SA’s engagement with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), offering a beacon of hope for an export-led economic revival that could attract much-needed inward investment.
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Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) invests in Bloom Africa Holdings Limited to support ...

Capital Ethiopia 17 Apr 2024
A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) ...
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