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EU agrees trade deal with Kenya as Brussels aims to boost Africa ties
The EU has agreed a trade deal with Kenya, marking an important step in Brussels’ efforts to boost economic relations with Africa.
AfDB donates Madagascar $1.5m to help join AfCFTA
The African Development Bank has granted Madagascar $1.5 million in view of helping the African country work on its adherence to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), local media “Madagascar Tribune” reported.
Options for dispute resolution under AfCFTA investment protocol
The African Union Heads of State agreed to adopt a Protocol on Investment to the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement – AfCFTA.
ECOWAS deepens support to the private sector to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), organized a regional capacity building workshop for Master Trainers from Business Associations on AFCFTA.
Three trade agreements between Israel and Morocco signal stronger ties following Abraham Accords
Israel and Morocco signed three trade agreements to strengthen cooperation between the two nations on Monday.
Sri Lanka possibly joining RCEP trade deal: ASEAN
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn on Wednesday met with the Sri Lankan presidential secretariat, led by the president’s senior economic adviser Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, in Jakarta.
Joint press release on the meeting between President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador
To develop a deeper political, trade and cooperation partnership, President López Obrador and President von der Leyen concurred on the importance of the draft modernised Global Agreement and agreed to expedite negotiations with a view to finalise the agreement before the end of the year.
Honduras ends FTA with Taiwan after president visits China
Honduras told Taiwan it is ending their bilateral free trade agreement, effective from the end of 2023.
France's Lower House votes against EU-Mercosur FTA
The bill is asking the Executive to refuse to sign the pact, as well as supporting its possible suspension in case the environmental conditions established in the Paris Agreement are not respected.
Korea seeks digital trade pact with EU
Korea will push to clinch a bilateral pact on digital trade with the European Union to facilitate trade in the digital realm and to enhance industry cooperation, the industry ministry said.