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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

2021-04-29

The AfCFTA National Committee Opens a Headquarters to Boost AfCFTA Operations in Côte d'Ivoire

Abidjan, 29 April 2021 (AIP) – On Thursday 29 April 2021, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Souleymane Diarrassouba, inaugurated the premises of the AfCFTA National Committee (AfCFTA-NC) in Abidjan Cocody, marking a significant milestone in the operationalisation of

2021-04-26

Inaugural Meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

The Continental Free Trade Area's dispute settlement body holds its inaugural meeting on Monday 26 April 2021. This is an opportunity for AfCFTA Secretary General Wamkele Mene to detail the main operating principles. When our member states set themselves

2021-04-17

AfCFTA: 1.5 billion USD Raised to Promote Women's Trade in Member Countries

The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene of South Africa, applauded the industrialisation master plan for the Democratic Republic of Congo, recently validated by experts. It was during an exchange with the Minister of

2021-03-22

AfCFTA Presents Its Latest Report to Niger's President Issoufou Mahamadou

In Niamey on Monday 22 March 2021, President Issoufou Mahamadou of Niger met with a delegation from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), led by Secretary General Mr. Wamkele Mene, who presented their latest report to the president.

2021-02-07

Africa: Covid-19, AfCFTA, and Institutional Reform Take Center Stage at the 34th African Union Summit

According to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, member states are relying on the support of the African Union (AU) and its partners to achieve the massive vaccination of their populations against COVID-19. The 34th Ordinary Session of the African

2021-01-13

AfCFTA: 90% of the Rules of Origin Already Agreed Among Member States, Says Secretariat

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the largest single market project in Africa, officially began operations on 01 January 2021. However, the process of negotiating the rules that will govern the zone is ongoing, and experts note that full

2020-07-28

AfCFTA: Côte d'Ivoire Poised to Be the Biggest Beneficiary of the Continental Free Trade Agreement, Says the World Bank

According to a World Bank report, Côte d'Ivoire could be the biggest beneficiary of the AfCFTA, with a 14% increase in revenues, ahead of countries such as Nigeria and South Africa (+4%). Overall, the continent's revenues could jump by

2019-07-11

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): A Catalyst for Africa’s Development, says President Alassane Ouattara

During a press briefing held in Abidjan on 10 July 2019, President Alassane Ouattara emphasized that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a pivotal opportunity to enhance trade and stimulate the continent’s socio-economic development. President Ouattara's remarks

2019-07-06

Côte d’Ivoire: The Official Launch of the AfCFTA on the Agenda at the 33rd AU Summit in Niamey

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be addressed at the 33rd Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), officially opening on Sunday at the Congress Palace in Niamey, Niger. The event will

2019-05-03

Côte d'Ivoire Takes a Decisive Step Towards the Continental Free Trade Area

Côte d'Ivoire is actively preparing its economy for greater integration within the African continent. This ambition took a significant step forward on 31 October 2018, when the Ivorian National Assembly ratified the AfCFTA Agreement. This commitment continues as demonstrated