AfCFTA

AGOA’s next chapter: Streamlining eligibility evaluation, expanding product coverage, and enhancing enforcement options.

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a driver of economic empowerment for African states, presenting another avenue for economic prosperity while bolstering international trade ties. It has been the cornerstone of the US economic relationship with sub-Saharan Africa by lowering the cost of trade and encouraging investment in the region. The Agoa […]...

The politics of international financing and calls for finance beyond profits at IDA summit.

African countries need access to concessional finance that transcends financial returns as the continent grapples with the impact of climate change, mounting geopolitical tensions and other lingering ...

12 Apr 2024

Addressing Africa’s digital trade challenges: Advancing policy reforms for equitable and inclusive growth.

In the ever-evolving global commerce landscape, digital trade has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping economies and transcending traditional boundaries. From the sale of software to the strea...

28 Mar 2024

Navigating trade harmonisation in African regional economic integration: Focus on AfCFTA.

When contemplating the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its implementation, numerous complexities arise, particularly considering that most African nations are members of one or more Re...

14 Mar 2024

AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol: A review of the key to overcoming barriers to intra-Africa digital trade.

Digital trade, defined as digitally enabled transactions for the trade of goods and services, is reshaping the global economy and the regional economy is not exempted. Its impact on growth, developmen...

25 Jul 2023

Calls for implementation and enhancement of AfCFTA to enhance growth and development at AU meeting

Last week, the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) was held at the United Nations African headquarters in Gigiri, Nairobi. The Summit witnessed a remarkable gathering of 51 foreign ministe...

5 Jun 2023

Unleashing potential: Africa Business Council’s drive to boost private sector participation in government procurement

The African Business Council has taken a bold step in pursuit of economic growth and empowering local businesses. The council is championing a game-changing initiative that calls for 40% of all govern...

5 Jun 2023

Key takeaways from Africa’s Private Sector Dialogue on the AfCFTA

The Africa Private Sector Dialogue on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) was hosted by the Kenyan government, under the 3rd Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) from Monday 2...

24 Feb 2023

Globetrotting CS: Eyebrows raised after Moses Kuria meets 10 presidents in a month

Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria has met 10 sitting presidents and a former president in an interval of one month, igniting speculations of clashing roles with the Mi...

20 Jan 2023

20th January 2023 Trade and Financial Services Round Up

Kenya Users allowed to sue Safaricom over clients’ bank details access The High Court has allowed millions of Safaricom subscribers to join a class action suit against the telecoms operator ...

11 Nov 2022

President Ruto bags a host of trade and energy deals

As Kenya spearheads efforts for the continent to join the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA), President William Ruto’s government has established the tone for economic diplomacy on the...