Mr. Alake called for African nations to harmonize mining policies, facilitate cross-border infrastructure, promote intra-African trade, and strengthen regional mineral value chains under the AfCFTA.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is at a critical juncture, aiming to harness the potential of a comprehensive free trade regime, but faces significant challenges in its successful and prudent implementation.

Zambia's Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Albert Chifita Mateyo, urged Ghanaian CEOs to strategically utilize the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to develop globally competitive African businesses.

An analysis explores whether Africa is on the cusp of a new industrialization era, supported by a changed World Bank attitude and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), or if this opportunity remains elusive.

Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, has said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers opportunities to transform Africa’s productive capacity and enhance global competitiveness.

Nigeria’s government plans to fund women-led businesses, aiming to unlock a $1tn economy and maximize opportunities under the AfCFTA agreement. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-plans-to-unlock-1tn-economy-by-funding-women-led-businesses/

The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mrs. Memunatu Ibrahima, called on West African lawmakers to move from policy declarations to tangible actions, stressing that regional commitments must yield measurable results for citizens.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has received a boost with the inauguration of the African Union (AU) Committee of Heads of State and Government on the implementation of the agreement.

A Ghanaian entrepreneur has warned that a resurgence of xenophobic attacks could undermine the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This comes amidst discussions on the prevalence of such incidents and the general sentiment among South Africans.

The Vice President visited the Foreign Affairs Ministry, urging for stronger economic diplomacy and global engagement. He also emphasized a more robust foreign policy role in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Ghana's Trade Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, announced plans to overhaul the country's special economic zones into manufacturing hubs to boost local production. This initiative aims to curb the estimated $2.5 billion annual loss from exporting raw agricultural commodities.

ODI Global, in partnership with Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Authority and the AfCFTA Secretariat, has announced a collaboration between the UK and Ghana to develop the Neofingo Digital Trade Finance Corridor.

Nigeria’s trade minister demands measurable outcomes for AfCFTA gains by 2026, aiming to strengthen the nation’s leverage at the WTO ministerial conference Read More: https://punchng.com/trade-minister-demands-measurable-outcomes-for-afcfta-gains-wto-leverage/

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union (AU) are advocating for visa-free travel across Africa, viewing it as crucial for unlocking economic transformation under the AfCFTA agreement.

Afreximbank has launched its third AfCFTA bootcamp, encouraging businesses to leverage the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.

Ghana's Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, commended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its strong UN diplomacy and efforts in promoting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) during a working visit.

Tunisia is initiating a new trans-African land corridor project aimed at boosting trade within the AfCFTA framework, as reported by the Africa News Agency.

The Ghana Export-Import (GEXIM) Bank has announced a reduction in collateral requirements for loans, aiming to improve access to finance for macro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Nigeria’s government has identified a $49bn financing gap for women-led firms, seeking to unlock capital to boost growth under the AfCFTA framework. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-seeks-49bn-to-scale-women-led-firms-under-afcfta/

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is supporting Ghana's strategic role in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by enhancing the Ghana Revenue Authority's capacity to facilitate trade for women traders.

During the ECOWAS Parliament’s First 2026 Extraordinary Session and Seminar in Abuja, Kalu stated that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is Africa’s strategic engine for economic growth.