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5 things about the African Continental Free Trade Agreement

Forty-four member states of the African Union have signed the African Continental Free Trade Agreement which aims to create a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of people and capital, paving way for the establishment of a customs union
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How Africa can negotiate an effective continental free trade area agreement

African countries are forging ahead to complete negotiations for a continental free trade area between 55 countries by early next year. The idea, adopted by the African Union in 2012, is to create a single market which includes the free movement of goods, services and people
Politics & Policy

Xenophobia again jeopardises South Africa’s interests in Africa

It is high time South Africans tackle the problem of xenophobia for what it is – if only for the sake of self-interest.
Politics & Policy

Trump vs Africa: how the continent can counter destructive policies

It’s possible that Trump will opt for an American retreat from the bipartisan development, humanitarian, and security assistance goals of previous administrations.
Politics & Policy

At last, evidence that African agriculture is powering economic transformation

The evidence is now in and the verdict is that Africa´s agriculture is powering economic transformation in the region. African agriculture - spurred on by public investment - has shown remarkable improvement compared to its precarious state 15 years ago.
African women sorting farm produce.
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