#Tunisia: two #Tunisian chemical & food exporters have just obtained the 1st certificates of origin under the #AfCFTA to export to #Cameroon, the 3rd largest import market for Tunisian products in sub-Saharan #Africa, the Ministry of Trade said Wednesday. http://www.tap.info.tn/en/Portal-Economy/16286349-afcfta-first

Live today from the first GEG Seminar of this series: Advancing Africa's position in World Trade: Is the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA) a game changer?

Thanks to Ohiocheoya Omiunu (PhD), Reader in International Economic Law at the University of Kent Law School, for joining us and sharing his valuable insight.

More info: https://www.wti.org/outreach/events/906/geg-seminar-advancing-africas-position-in-world-trade-is-the-african-continental-free-trade-area-afcfta-a-game-changer/

#africa #law #freetrade #freetradeagreement #freetradeagreements

#AfCFTA Ratification Barometer

Full #Infographic
https://www.tralac.org/documents/resources/infographics/2605-status-of-afcfta-ratification/file.html

#Africa

Historically, economic liberalization is often accompanied by lower women's labor force participation. This was the pattern in China & India. As Africa moves to a free trade region, ensuring women can benefit and participate should be a PRIORITY. #AfCFTA https://issafrica.org/iss-today/gender-equality-is-key-to-harnessing-africas-free-trade-benefits

There is significant poverty reduction sitting on the table with the African Free Trade Agreement (#AfCFTA) if it's implemented well. https://blogs.worldbank.org/voices/can-african-trade-integration-be-game-changer?cid=WBW_AL_whatsnew_EN_EXT?cid=SHR_BlogSiteShare_EN_EXT via @worldbank

🇩🇪supports two seats for Africa at the United Nations Security Council and assists the creation of the #AfCFTA, emphasizes 🇩🇪FM Annalena Baerbock in a meeting with Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki and 🇫🇷Minister Catherine Colonna

🇩🇪supports two seats for Africa at the United Nations Security Council and assists the creation of the #AfCFTA, emphasizes 🇩🇪FM Annalena Baerbock in a meeting with Chairperon of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki and 🇫🇷Minister Catherine Colonna

The US-Africa Leaders Summit: What are the stakes?

https://www.dw.com/en/the-us-africa-leaders-summit-what-are-the-stakes/a-64065354?maca=en-dipa_news_mstdn-34613-xml-mrss

#Africa #USA #Trade #Economy #AfCFTA #AGOA #Africanleaders #youth #China #Russia

Friday at 9 am EST, Atlantic Council will host Ambassador Katherine Tai and Secretary General Wamkele Mene of the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA) for a virtual fireside chat about US-African engagement in the AfCFTA. Register to join https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/the-future-of-us-africa-trade/ #US #Africa #Trade

Africa industrialisation week coincides with the African Union heads of state meeting which kickstarted today in Niger.

My new ODI blog discusses how African integration can promote industrialisation through the AfCFTA Investment Protocol

#AfCFTA #Investment #Protocol

https://odi.org/en/insights/promoting-investment-for-africas-industrialisation-through-economic-integration/

Africa industrialisation week coincides with the
@_AfricanUnion
heads of state meeting which kickstarted today in Niger.

My new ODI blog discusses how African integration can promote industrialisation through the AfCFTA Investment Protocol

#AfCFTA #Investment #Protocol

https://odi.org/en/insights/promoting-investment-for-africas-industrialisation-through-economic-integration/

RT @africakiiza@twitter.com

1 Day to go: Of #Investment Governance and #Tax Justice, is there a link? What does this mean for Africa? Join @CCSI_Columbia@twitter.com @SEATINIUGANDA@twitter.com @TaxJusticeAfric@twitter.com in this event. #Investment #Africa #AfCFTA #TaxJustice

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/africakiiza/status/1590234239752364032

RT @africakiiza@twitter.com

1 Day to go: Of #Investment Governance and #Tax Justice, is there a link? What does this mean for Africa? Join @CCSI_Columbia@twitter.com @SEATINIUGANDA@twitter.com @TaxJusticeAfric@twitter.com in this event. #Investment #Africa #AfCFTA #TaxJustice

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/africakiiza/status/1590234239752364032

RT @africakiiza@twitter.com

1 Day to go: Of #Investment Governance and #Tax Justice, is there a link? What does this mean for Africa? Join @CCSI_Columbia@twitter.com @SEATINIUGANDA@twitter.com @TaxJusticeAfric@twitter.com in this event. #Investment #Africa #AfCFTA #TaxJustice

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/africakiiza/status/1590234239752364032

ICIEC Partners With Egypt, and AATB to Support Economic Development

According to the latest news, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), and the Arab Republic of Egypt, addressed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry and two other associates of the Arab-Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program have come together.

Read more: https://www.emeriobanque.com/news/iciec-partners-with-egypt-and-aatb-to-support-economic-development

#ICIEC #tradeadvancements #AfCFTA #Egyptianeconomy #tradefinance #insurancefinancial #CPRI

Africa's Trade Finances And Efforts For Revival

In 2011, Africa used to be one of the most integrated places globally in terms of trade finances. However, Africa's trade finances have been hit with growing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the reasons for such a situation? And how are they being rectified? Let's take a look.

Read more: https://www.emeriobanque.com/news/africa-trade-finances-and-efforts-for-revival

#COVID19pandemic #Africatradefinances #AfCFTA #tradefinancemarket #supplychainblockages