Towards a ‘Made in Africa’ certification to boost African products on global markets
The finalization of the implementation framework and agreement on next steps bring the MiA scheme closer to launch, building on…
Category: AfCFTA
PAPSS and Interstellar Launch the African Currency Marketplace to Remove Costly Trade Barriers in Africa
The PAPSS African Currency Marketplace jointly developed by PAPSS and Interstellar, enables the direct exchange of African currencies without passing…
Algeria deepens trade ties with other African countries as it gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace
IATF provides a platform for businesses to showcase goods and exchange trade and investment information within the continent’s single market…
The AfCFTA Adjustment Fund kicks off with a first $10 million investment in Telecel Global Services.
By investing in digital infrastructure in underserved markets, the Fund is helping reduce trade barriers, foster cross-boarder productivity and accelerate…
Bank Al-Maghrib Formalizes Morocco’s Entry as the 17th Member of PAPSS
PAPSS is now present across seventeen countries, along with over 150 commercial banks and 14 switches, and continues to expand…
Volta Corridor Development: Ghana and the AfDB Enter into a Historic Partnership
Strategic partnership under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Flagship to transform Lake Volta into Regional Hub, boosting AfCFTA integration and Sahel connectivity…
AfCFTA: Nigerian Companies Deepen Their Presence in Intra-African Trade
The nigerian Intra African Trade Fair (IATF2025) roadshow is one of the five in a series of five high-level events…
Ethiopia: African Development Bank approves $50 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to Awash Bank for support to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates
This facility will enable the Bank to provide a guarantee of up to 100 percent to confirming banks for the…
The lack of railway network interconnection hinders development in Africa
Across Africa, rail is making a strong comeback as countries increasingly recognise its vital role in unlocking trade and accelerating…
Afreximbank Launches 2025 Report on African Trade in a Shifting Global Financial Landscape
The report shows that Africa’s total merchandise trade recovered, surging by 13.9% in 2024, to US$1.5 trillion, following a 5.4%…