Africa: Removing Non-Tariff Barriers Through Efficient and Depoliticized Systems
Economic communities such as COMESA and the East African Community (EAC) are regularly confronted with the persistent problem of Non-Tariff…
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World Cotton Day 2025: Transforming African cotton into sustainable trade
Across Africa’s cotton heartlands, farmers and artisans are navigating climate shocks, volatile prices and shifting global markets On World Cotton…
Africa: The World’s Fastest-Growing Air Transport Market
Africa is on track to become the most dynamic emerging market in global civil aviation. Although its overall share of…
ExxonMobil and Octane Join Forces to Modernize Egypt’s Transport Sector Through Digital Innovation
ExxonMobil Egypt and tech startup Octane have forged a major partnership aimed at deeply modernizing Egypt’s transport sector. Their joint…
President Ramaphosa on European Mission to Deepen Trade Partnerships with Ireland and Belgium
The ongoing collaboration between the two countries shows how important working together is to address shared challenges and to foster…
World Trade Organization Upgrades Its Forecast for African Trade in 2025
Africa is set to experience a substantial acceleration in its trade activity next year. According to the latest update of…
African Trade Experts to Meet in Abidjan for Afreximbank’s 25th Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS2025) and Factoring Workshop
The discussions will explore innovative financing structures designed to unlock new business opportunities, with a particular focus on supporting small…
Dakar–Bamako Corridor: Resilience and Challenges Amid Growing Competition
A historic and vital trade route for Mali, the Dakar–Bamako logistics corridor is undergoing a period of deep transformation. In…
ICIEC Supports $466 Million Islamic Financing for the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, a Flagship Project Transforming Nigeria’s Infrastructure
ICIEC is providing Non-Honoring of Sovereign Financial Obligations (NHSFO) insurance coverage for USD 466 million in Islamic financing extended by…
TRANSPORT MONTH: SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY BODY SAPICS URGES COLLABORATION AND EDUCATION TO FIX SOUTH AFRICA’S FAILING LOGISTICS SYSTEM
As South Africa observes Transport Month, supply chain industry body SAPICS is putting the spotlight on the critical link between transport infrastructure and…