‘One success needed’ to get plans for African motor industry back on track
It is hoped that Ivory Coast’s go-ahead attitude will encourage other countries to get wheels turning
17 March 2025 - 05:00
Despite disappointing progress in some key countries, it needs only one success story to get plans for a pan-African motor industry back on track, says Victoria Backhaus-Jerling, CEO of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM).
Governments in Ghana and Kenya, two intended vehicle manufacturing hubs in the plan, have taken longer than expected to approve necessary automotive legislation. Other countries, such as Egypt and Algeria, are forging ahead...
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