Latest in Tag: AfCFTA Highlight
Latest in Tag: AfCFTA

AfCFTA launches guided trade initiative for seven countries
Egypt, Tanzania, Mauritania, Kenya, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Ghana signaled their readiness to start trading under AfCFTA

AfCFTA should to be given more support at COP27: Afreximbank President at Egypt-ICF
AfCFTA is a key solution that helps Africa strike a balance between climate action and sustainable development.

AfCFTA Adjustment Fund agreement signed in Cairo
Fund will support African countries to effectively participate in new trading environment established under AfCFTA

AfCFTA members conclude talks on rules of origin to boost free trade
Wamkele Mene, the secretary-general of AfCFTA, said the conclusion of negotiations on rules of origin was an important milestone

IATF 2021 ends with commitment to strengthen AfCFTA
Speaking during the closing ceremony of IATF 2021 at the Durban International Convention Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo, Chairman of the IATF 2021 Advisory Council and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, expressed his gratitude to the KwaZulu-Natal Province for successfully hosting IATF 2021, and fully bringing the vision of the AfCFTA to life in a tangible and measurable way.

Egypt calls for activating AfCFTA to enhance sustainable development, achieve Africa’s 2063 Agenda
Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation takes part in Africa CEO Forum held on 28-30 September

AfCFTA negotiations on rules of origin to conclude in June: Trade Ministry
Only 18%-19% of rules of origin regarding some commodity items have yet been settled

ITIDA, AfCFTA discuss strengthening CIT cooperation
Amr Mahfouz, CEO of Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has received Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.

Egypt supports AfCFTA to achieve economic integration in Africa: Shoukry
AfCFTA Secretary-General visits Egypt, as one of his first destinations after agreement’s launch on 1 January

President Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s support for promoting Africa-wide integration
Egypt is one of first countries to sign AfCFTA agreement, says Wamkele Mene

AfCFTA opens African markets to Egyptian products
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will help the continent import and export easily, despite its commencement facing some challenges

Egypt PM attends AU’s 13th extraordinary summit on AfCFTA
Madbouly participates in 2-day summit on behalf of President Al-Sisi

AfDB offers $5m grant to establish AfCFTA secretariat
Secretariat to be located in Ghanaian capital, Accra

Afreximbank to hold roadshow to help Rwandan businesses tap into AfCFTA
Afreximbank, PSF will showcase opportunities from IATF2020 participation

Eyes of world are turned to Africa as AfCFTA comes into effect: Al-Sisi
Landmark trade pact raises hopes for unified prosperous African continent

Egypt submits bid to host AfCFTA’s executive office: Namira Negm
In March 2018, the agreement was signed by 49 heads of state with Nigeria—the region’s largest economy—being a notable exception.

AfCFTA comes into effect, raising hopes for unified prosperous African continent
On Tuesday, 2 April, the Gambia became the latest African nation to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), meeting the minimum threshold—22 out of the 55-member states—for the trade agreement to go into effect. In March 2018, the agreement was signed by 49 heads of state with Nigeria—the region’s largest economy—being a notable …

AfCFTA, COMESA ways for thriving Africa
Agreements to increase trade opportunities among African countries with 52% by 2022: Nassar

Egypt close to ratify the AfCFTA: Nassar
So far 49 countries signed agreement, some African countries have ratified it, according to minister

African Continental Free Trade Area is major step towards African unity: Kabil
Agreement would result in largest free-trade area in terms of participating countries since WTO formation