AfCFTA

African Continental Free Trade Area

Namibia enters AfCFTA market with salt export
For the first time since Namibia ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, a locally produced consignment of salt left the port of Walvis Bay on Monday.
South Africa ratifies AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade
South Africa has formally ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade, marking a decisive policy shift towards inclusive economic reform across the continent.
AfCFTA annexes under wraps as talks continue behind closed doors
African governments are deep in consultations over new annexes to the African Continental Free Trade Area, according to sources aware of the negotiations. Though what exactly is on the table remains largely opaque.
EU commits €1.1 billion to boost AfCFTA as Job creation, MSMEs take centre stage
The European Union (EU) has committed about €1.1 billion to help the African Union (AU) implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a key agreement aimed at boosting trade across Africa.
EU launches €6m project to hasten ethiopian AfCFTA participation
The European Union has launched a six million Euro project geared towards kickstarting Ethiopia’s belated participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Ethiopia conducts last validation workshop on implementation of AfCFTA
The last validation workshop of Ethiopia's African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy was conducted today with a view to finalizing the roadmap for the country's engagement with the free trade area.
Trading away tax sovereignty? How trade rules shape taxation of the digital economy in Africa
The advent of digital and data-driven business models has heightened the risks of tax base erosion and evasion, adversely affecting revenue generation, economic recovery, and advancement of tax justice in African economies. We develop a framework examining how trade rules on services, electronic transmissions, and digital products shape the ability of African countries to tax their digital economies.
AfCFTA & digital governance
Africa’s AfCFTA quietly adopted a controversial digital trade protocol, mirroring outdated U.S. tech rules that risk undermining data sovereignty and regulatory power.
Kenya, Ethiopia agree to build cross-border infrastructure
Kenya and Ethiopia have agreed to work on cross-border infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing bilateral trade.
Mozambique launches first shipment of goods for export under AfCFTA
Mozambique has officially launched its first shipment of goods to be exported under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in a bid to boost intra-African trade and advance regional economic integration.