Free trade body can uplift African trade to new level
The AfCFTA offers the potential for the continent to make the most of its rich resources
27 July 2023 - 08:00
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to create the world’s largest free trade area for goods and services, bringing together the 55 AU members and eight regional economic communities.
“Trade between African countries is currently low, estimated at about 15%, compared with 67% in Europe, 61% in Asia and 47% in North America,” says Industrial Development Corp (IDC) CEO Tshokolo Nchocho...
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