Digitization of Customs in Benin: A Transformation in Progress
Benin is advancing towards a more modern and efficient customs administration through an extensive digitization process. This transformation aims to…
Tag: trade in Africa
Nigerian Fintech Accrue Raises $1.58 Million to Accelerate Cross-Border Payments
Nigerian fintech Accrue has reached a significant milestone by raising $1.58 million in seed funding to bolster its cross-border payment…
XTransfer and Ecobank Group Partner to Empower African Small and Medium-sized Enterprises’ (SMEs) Foreign Trade
XTransfer will leverage Ecobank’s extensive network across Africa, enabling its Chinese clients to collect funds in local African currencies while…
National single window project to boost export, create jobs in Nigeria — Trade Minister
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed that the National Single Window (NSW) project in…
Cauridor Raises $3.5 Million to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments in Francophone Africa
Ivorian fintech Cauridor has recently secured $3.5 million in seed funding, marking a decisive step in strengthening its cross-border payment…
One-stop border posts save EAC over $63m annually
The establishment of over 15 One-Stop Border Posts in East African Community (EAC) has generated annual savings of more than…
DRC: Launch of Pilot Phase for River Import Logistics Module Expected on January 27
(ACP) – The pilot phase of the “River Import” logistics module is set to launch on January 27, as announced…
Mercuria and Zambia: A Strategic Partnership to Boost Copper Trade
Mercuria Energy Group, a global leader in commodity trading based in Geneva, has announced a strategic partnership with Zambia’s Industrial…
The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce and Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export sign a partnership for tangible results in support of Ivorian exports
The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) and Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export have signed a strategic partnership agreement focused on…
Morocco – A Meeting in Dakhla to Shape the 2025-2026 Foreign Trade Roadmap
A regional consultation meeting was held in Dakhla on Monday to involve economic stakeholders in designing the 2025-2026 Foreign Trade…