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Africa has huge opportunity for partnership – US Deputy Secretary of Commerce

Business Ghana 25 Jun 2022

He said the US was committed to working with the governments of Africa by utilising the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and other US initiatives such as Prosper Africa, Power Africa and President’s Advisory Council for Doing Business in Africa – to expand its trade.

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Adopt common approaches to tackle economic challenges: Dr Bawumia urges African countries

Graphic 24 Jun 2022

Addressing the 22nd annual general meeting (AGM) of the African Trade Insurance (ATI) Agency in Accra yesterday, the Vice-President further said Africa needed to play increasing roles in the global market to maximise opportunities available in the interconnected world economy.

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Nissan Africa honored at continental Ignition Awards

New Business Ethiopia 24 Jun 2022

“These are very exciting times for us as we look to seize the opportunities that the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement in January presents for us as we look to do our very best to make the dream of the African Century a reality by creating a business unit that truly is focussed on a bigger, better Africa,” he says.

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Digital synergy

China Daily 24 Jun 2022

... 2021, in which digitalization was explicitly designated as a crucial lever for China to step up its contribution to Africa's endeavor to sustain fundamental strategies on poverty reduction, climate mitigation and adaptation, and the building of continental free trade areas.

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BRICS: Historic allies that appreciate the shared future and shared past

Independent online (SA) 24 Jun 2022

BRICS Business Forum will be acutely poised to carry on the work of bridging trade various gaps, building understanding and ensuring a conducive business environment for all BRICS partners. With the advent of the Africa Free Trade Area and the potentiality of our own domestic environment, the Forum could not have come at a more opportune time.

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Full text of 14th BRICS Summit Beijing Declaration

People Daily 24 Jun 2022

We endorse BRICS Statement on Strengthening the Multilateral Trading System and Reforming the WTO ... We express our support to the African Union Agenda 2063 and to Africa's efforts towards integration through the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area and other means.

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Mistrust could restrict continental free trade implementation – Trade Survey report

Joy Online 23 Jun 2022

According to the Pan-African private sector trade and investment committee’s (PAFTRAC) Africa CEO Trade Survey Report, 2022 on Assessing the Impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on African Trade, implementing the continental free trade area will be a lengthy process involving thousands of small steps.

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UBA: Changing the Narrative of Africa with Rich Cultural Heritage

This Day 23 Jun 2022

In his words, “The free trade will inculcate an environment where Africans trade more and enjoy intra-trade opportunities ... Africa through retail; commercial and corporate banking; innovative cross-border payments and remittances; trade finance and ancillary banking services.

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Export strategy sector committee inaugurated

Business Ghana 23 Jun 2022

He said the creation of the sector group to lead and implement the strategy for the 17 priority product areas was timely following the full implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) ... of Africa in integrating economies and deepening regional trade efforts.

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Algeria, Japan touch on means to enhance cooperation in industrial field

Algeria Times 23 Jun 2022

Mr ... For his part, the Japanese ambassador expressed “the particular interest given by Japanese companies to investment in Algeria, particularly in the light of the African Continental Free Trade Area, allowing Algeria to be a gateway to ‘Africa,” the source concluded. dzbreaking. .

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Full text of 14th BRICS Summit Beijing Declaration(2)

China.dot.org 23 Jun 2022

We encourage cooperation among BRICS countries to enhance the interconnectivity of supply chains and promote trade and investment flows ... We express our support to the African Union Agenda 2063 and to Africa's efforts towards integration through the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area and other means.

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China, Africa are partners on path of development

China Daily 22 Jun 2022

The strategic objectives of the African Union's Agenda 2063 and its flagship projects, including the African Continental Free Trade Area, the Africa Mining Vision, the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme, the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa ...

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More diplomats present credence to Barrow

The Point 22 Jun 2022

The President urged the Ambassador to utilise the values of “strong leadership, commitment, and solidarity” associated with women leaders to improve trade between South Africa and The Gambia, an opportunity the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has provided.

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Awal holds talks with Malta President on deepening relations

B & FT Online 22 Jun 2022

Ghana and Malta have expressed their commitment to deepening relations in the fields of tourism and culture, as well as trade and investment ... Awal urged businesses and investors from Malta and the Mediterranean in general to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) to deepen trade relations with Africa.

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AMIR BEN YAHMED: European U-turn on gas presents historic opportunity for Africa

Business Day 22 Jun 2022

Gas financing, which became scarce in recent years, is suddenly finding its way back to Africa ... According to various estimates, Africa will need more than 2-million trucks to make the African Continental Free Trade Area effective ... This global green transition is a multifaceted, generational opportunity for Africa, a historic chance.