NC-AfCFTA :: African Continental Free Trade Area National Committee of Côte d'Ivoire

2026-08-07

Happy Independence Day to everyone !

On this 7th of August, the National AfCFTA Committee (CN-ZLECAf) pays tribute to the sons and daughters who are building Côte d’Ivoire. This celebration reminds us that patriotism is also expressed through our commitment to strengthening the national economy, supporting our

2026-07-11

The CN-ZLECAf stands alongside innovative SMEs

On July 11, 2026, the Hambol region hosted the official launch of the 2026 Bissap campaign, spearheaded by the Eburnie-based SME Saveur Nature (SN d’Eburnie) through its Lya’Bissap brand. The ceremony brought together representatives from the six villages of the Arikokaha

2026-07-09

San Pedro: The National AfCFTA Committee Continues Supporting Women and Young Entrepreneurs

Following a successful first phase in Daloa, Côte d'Ivoire's National AfCFTA Committee (CN-AfCFTA) continued its capacity-building tour in San Pedro on 9 and 10 July 2026. The training session enabled women and young entrepreneurs to gain a better understanding of

2026-07-06

The National AfCFTA Committee Mobilizes Women and Young Entrepreneurs on SME Support Mechanisms: Next Stop, San Pedro Following the Daloa Session

2026-06-17

Podcast Entrepreneurs State of Africa : The National AfCFTA Committee Explores the Opportunities Offered by the AfCFTA

In a new episode of the Entrepreneur State of Africa (ESOA) podcast, Ms. Fatoumata FOFANA, Executive Secretary of Côte d'Ivoire's National AfCFTA Committee (CN-AfCFTA), discusses the progress made in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Côte d'Ivoire. During

2026-06-08

Senate Committee Unanimously Adopts the Bill Ratifying the Ordinance on Tariff Liberalization under the AfCFTA

On Monday, 8 June 2026, in Yamoussoukro, the Senate's Economic and Financial Affairs Committee unanimously adopted the bill ratifying Ordinance No. 2025-260 of 23 April 2025 on the implementation of tariff liberalization for non-sensitive products under the Agreement establishing the

2026-06-03

Korhogo Hosts the Second Phase of the Workshops on Regional Markets and AfCFTA Rules of Origin

Following the successful first session held in San Pedro, Côte d'Ivoire's National AfCFTA Committee (CN-AfCFTA) continued its nationwide series of workshops in Korhogo on 3 and 4 June 2026. The workshops focused on presenting the findings of the regional market

2026-05-20

The National AfCFTA Committee Strengthens the Capacity of Ivorian Businesses on Regional Markets and the AfCFTA Rules of Origin

As part of the implementation of its Offensive Trade Sector Strategy, Côte d'Ivoire's National AfCFTA Committee (CN-AfCFTA) organized a workshop to present the findings of the regional market study and provide training on the AfCFTA Rules of Origin. The workshop

2026-04-15

The National AfCFTA Committee and ECA Explore Digital Innovations to Strengthen Food Security and Agricultural Value Chains

From 15 to 17 April 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire's National AfCFTA Committee (CN-AfCFTA), in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), organized a workshop on digital innovations to strengthen food security and agricultural value chains in

2026-02-26

First 2026 Meeting of the CN-AfCFTA Technical Committee: A New Momentum to Accelerate AfCFTA Implementation in Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire’s National Committee on the African Continental Free Trade Area (CN-AfCFTA CI) held its first Technical Committee meeting of 2026 on 26 February 2026, under the effective chairmanship of Mr. Ibrahim Kalil KONATÉ, Minister of Trade, Industry and Crafts.

2024-03-25

The African Continental Free Trade Area and E-commerce in Africa

Helping to improve living standards in African countries is the founding reason for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). It’s Africa's model and blueprint for transforming the continent into a global trading powerhouse for the future. But what

2023-07-31

Africa: AfCFTA Could Double Maritime Freight From 58 to 131.5 million tonnes

The African Union's fifth mid-term coordination meeting concluded on 16 July with the adoption of a declaration by Heads of State and Government representing the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union, alongside Chairpersons of the eight Regional Economic

2023-07-26

Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2023: A Roadshow to Encourage the Business Community to Participate Fully

The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2023) is set to take place from 9 to 15 November 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. In preparation for this major event, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the

2023-07-04

Continental Free Trade Area: First Imports into Cameroon

A shipment of resin from Tunisia arrived at the deepwater port of Kribi yesterday, following products exported to Ghana last October. A shipment of resin from Tunisia under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) regime arrived at the

2023-06-30

UBA and AfCFTA Invest $6 billion in African SMEs 30 June 2023

UBA has joined forces with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to invest $6 billion in African SMEs over the next three years. This partnership seeks to address the $331 billion financing gap faced by these businesses across

2023-06-19

30th Annual Meetings of Afreximbank: Opening Ceremony Amid Calls to Boost Intra-African Trade

The 30th Annual General Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) The 30th Annual General Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) kicked off on Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Accra, with speakers highlighting the need to boost intra-African

2023-06-19

30th Annual Meetings of Afreximbank: Opening Ceremony Amid Calls to Boost Intra-African Trade

2023-06-16

Tunisia and Togo Strengthen their Economic ties Through the AfCFTA

The development of trade and fostering exchanges between economic players from Tunisia and Togo were at the heart of discussions during a meeting held on Wednesday at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. The meeting brought together Najla Bouden,

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