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2021-08-09

"The AfCFTA Can Help Africa Eliminate the Borders Inherited from Colonisation"

Pascal Lamy, former Director of the World Trade Organization (WTO), views the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a pivotal instrument for reshaping Africa's map, diverging from the colonial-era boundaries. While the vision is clear, implementing it could pose

2021-07-29

The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Visits the Headquarters of the National Committee

Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), paid an official visit to the AfCFTA National Committee at its headquarters in Abidjan Cocody, Deux Plateaux on Tuesday, 27 July 2021. The visit included a working

2021-07-28

The Ivorian Employers' Association Determined to Conquer the African Continental Market

The Ivorian employers' association is planning to equip itself to successfully establish itself within the African continental market, after having been reassured on the robustness of the process of the strength of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

2021-07-26

AfCFTA Challenges Presented to President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan

President of the Republic, H.E. Mr. Alassane Ouattara, met with H.E. Mr. Mene Wamkele, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan-Plateau on Monday, 26 July 2021, to discuss the challenges

2021-07-16

AfCFTA: Niger's Former President Honoured in Accra in the Presence of Minister Souleymane Diarassouba

On 16 July 2021, former President of Niger, Issoufou Mahamadou, was honoured with a statue of himself at the AfCFTA headquarters in Accra. The event was attended by several African heads of state, including current Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum,

2021-07-15

Ministry of Communication Asked to Help Promote AfCFTA

In July, Mr. Jean Martial Adou, Cabinet Director representing the Minister of Communication, Media and Francophonie, Mr. Amadou Coulibaly, met with the National Committee led by Executive Secretary Fatoumata Fofana. During this meeting, Fofana urged the Ministry to support

2021-07-12

UNDP and UN Women Organise National Consultation within the Framework of the AfCFTA

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women, in their role as technical supporters to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, hosted a national consultation in Abidjan on Monday, 12 July 2021. The goal was to

2021-07-09

AfCFTA: Initiatives to Increase Trade Opportunities for Small Businesses

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is collaborating with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to enhance trade opportunities in support of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This partnership aims to empower African small businesses, as well

2021-07-01

AfCFTA: Ivorian Diplomacy Fully Committed to Playing its Role!

As part of its ongoing information and awareness-raising roadshow on the AfCFTA, the National Committee was welcomed on 30 June 2021 by Daouda Diabaté, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and the Diaspora, representing Minister

2021-06-29

The Ministry of Justice Opens Its Doors to the National Committee!

On 29 June 2021, the Director of Cabinet at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights welcomed the AfCFTA National Committee for a significant meeting. This gathering, attended by several senior officials, served as an opportunity for the Committee

2021-06-28

The ECA visits the AfCFTA-NC premises

A delegation from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), led by Ms. Ngone Diop, Director of the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, visited the premises of the African Continental Free Trade Area National Committee (AfCFTA-NC) in Côte

2021-06-24

African Continental Free Trade Area: The National Committee Holds Talks with Employers' Associations

On 23 June 2021, the African Continental Free Trade Area National Committee (AfCFTA-NC) met with members of the General Confederation of Enterprises in Cote d'Ivoire (CGECI) at the latter’s headquarters in the Plateau commune of Abidjan. The meeting aimed

2021-06-22

INFORMATION AND AWARENESS ROADSHOW ON AfCFTA IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ADMINISTRATIONS

A series of 25 workshops, each lasting two to three hours, is set to engage 18 public administrations and 7 private sector group structures that are members of the AfCFTA-NC. Scheduled Meetings for the Second Week: The Keeper of the Seals,

2021-06-04

ECOWAS Region: AfCFTA Implementation Debated at High-Level Forum

From 26 to 27 May 2021, intergovernmental organisations and private sector stakeholders from West Africa gathered via videoconference to discuss ways to enhance the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in the sub-region. This virtual sub-regional

2021-05-19

AfCFTA can Improve the Living Conditions of Millions of Africans (Microsoft 4Afrika)

Casablanca – The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) holds significant potential to improve the lives of millions of Africans, with technology playing a crucial role, stated Amrote Abdella, Regional Director at Microsoft 4Afrika. “Despite the many challenges the

2021-05-17

The AfCFTA is recruiting in Accra, Ghana!

The following positions are available at the AfCFTA General Secretariat in Accra, Ghana: Head of Division - Administration and Human Resources Management : https://jobs.au.int/AfCFTA Secretariat (8000)/job/Ghana-Head-of-Division-Administration-and-human-resources-management/728244902/ Head of Division Market Access :

2021-05-15

AfCFTA: Secretary General Reviews Progress with Stakeholders in Gabon

Present on Gabonese territory since Monday 10 May 2021, South African Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), took the opportunity to meet local stakeholders in this ambitious project. After meeting Prime Minister

2021-05-10

Driving Factors for a Successful African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

The effects of the colonial era have left African countries primarily exporting raw materials to Europe and Asia, with a minimal trade being done among themselves. In fact, only 16% of trade exchanges by African states occurs within the