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2022-10-10

AfCFTA: Seven African Countries Start Trading Under the "Guided Trade Initiative"

On Friday, 7 October 2022, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat launched the "Guided Trade Initiative," allowing seven African countries to begin trading under preferential tariffs. This move is seen as a significant step towards realizing the

2022-10-04

AfCFTA: First Trade Between Rwanda and Ghana

Rwanda exported its first consignment of goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to Ghana on Friday, 30 September 2022. The first shipment of coffee from Igire Coffee Limited was transported to Accra by the national

2022-10-02

Builders of the African Economy Highlight AfCFTA in Forum

Abidjan hosted the 12th edition of the Builders of the African Economy forum on Thursday, 29 September 2022, dedicated to the promotion of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Held in the Plateau district, the event emphasized the

2022-09-17

State of Implementation, Challenges, Opportunities, and Difficulties: The AfCFTA Presented to the UEMOA Private Sector

An information, awareness-raising, and training seminar for the directors and general secretaries of the member organizations of the UEMOA Regional Consular Chamber (CCR-UEMOA) on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was held in Abidjan from 6 to 8

2022-09-15

The African Development Fund Grants $11 Million to the AfCFTA Secretariat

On Thursday, 14 July 2022, the African Development Fund’s Board of Directors approved $11.02 million in institutional support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. This grant is intended to enhance the implementation of the continental free

2022-09-13

The AfCFTA National Committee Raises Awareness Among Defence and Security Forces in Tabou

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) National Committee conducted an awareness-raising and training workshop in Tabou on Tuesday, 13 September 2022. This event targeted the defence and security forces, including gendarmes, police officers, water and forestry officers, and

2022-09-02

SECURITY FORCES OF GBÉLÉBAN INSTRUCTED ON AFCFTA AGREEMENT

The security forces of Gbéléban have received specialized training on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, as part of a program aimed at disseminating the legal frameworks governing this trade agreement in border regions. The workshop, held

2022-08-30

Ouangolodougou Border Post Staff Briefed on AfCFTA

Ouangolodougou, 31 August 2022 (AIP) – Border post actors in Ouangolodougou received training on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, during an awareness and training tour held at the local multipurpose center. The

2022-08-24

WOMEN PROCESSORS EQUIPPED TO SELL BETTER

Producing is one thing, but knowing how to sell effectively is another. In Côte d'Ivoire, food processors often struggle to find markets for their products, both locally and internationally. To address this challenge, the Support for the African Continental

2022-08-18

THE CONTRIBUTION OF BLOGGERS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFCFTA IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE

As part of the implementation of the first pillar of its national strategy, which focuses on fostering national ownership of the Agreement, the National Committee of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA-NC), under the auspices of the Ministry

2022-08-02

THE FIRST MEETING OF THE THEMATIC WORKING GROUP (TWG) ON DIGITAL TRADE ORGANIZED BY THE AfCFTA NATIONAL COMMITTEE (AfCFTA-NC)

Recognizing the potential of e-commerce, the AfCFTA Conference, during its 33rd Ordinary Session held from February 9 to 10, 2020, decided to include a Protocol on Digital Trade within the AfCFTA framework. This initiative aims to ensure that Africa can

2022-07-27

AFCFTA-NC ORGANIZES THEMATIC WORKING GROUP MEETING ON INVESTMENTS

The African Continental Free Trade Area National Committee (AfCFTA-NC) convened a meeting of its Thematic Working Group (TWG) on investments on Wednesday, 27 July 2022, at the Côte d'Ivoire Investment Promotion Centre (CEPICI) located in Plateau (Abidjan). The objective

2022-07-27

AfCFTA: COUNCIL OF TRADE MINISTERS CALLS FOR ACCELERATED TRADE

On Monday 25 July 2022, Accra, the capital of Ghana, hosted the 9th meeting of the Council of Ministers of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which brought together all the member states of the said area. The

2022-07-20

AFCFTA, AFREXIMBANK, AND WFP JOIN FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

With food insecurity on the rise in Africa, the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Afreximbank, and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to promote the commercial development of peasant

2022-07-15

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND GRANTS $11 MILLION TO AfCFTA SECRETARIAT

On Thursday, 14 July 2022, in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved $11.02 million in institutional support for the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This grant aims to strengthen the

2022-07-07

TRANSFORM TALK: THE AfCFTA-NC HIGHLIGHTS EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR IVORIAN AGROINDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

The development of exports in Côte d'Ivoire's agricultural and agri-food sectors has become a key strategy for maximizing the value of local products and know-how, ultimately driving value creation, wealth generation, and job opportunities within the country. Reflecting this

2022-07-04

THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THE AfCFTA PRESENTED AT THE FIRST EDITION OF

The African Continental Free Trade Area National Committee (AfCFTA-NC) participated in the inaugural edition of the "Industrie Festival", held from 1 to 3 July 2022 at the Abidjan National Youth and Sports Institute (INJS). Organized under the theme "Industrialisation, a

2022-07-04

PLS KAIZEN TRAINING FORUM: Conquering the Opportunities of an Integrated Africa: What Strategy(ies) for a Resilient and Prosperous African Private Sector?

In an effort to publicize and implement the AfCFTA Agreement across Côte d'Ivoire, the AfCFTA National Committee participated in the inaugural KAIZEN TRAINING PME Leaders Stratèges (PLS) Forum. The event took place from 4 to 5 July 2022 at