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.
Latest in Tag: African Continental Free Trade Agreement Highlight
Latest in Tag: African Continental Free Trade Agreement
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 …