BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will spur Africa’s industrialisation and deepen regional integration…
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ATEX set to boost intra-Africa trade
African countries should use the innovative Africa Exchange Trade Platform (ATEX) and boost digital trade in critical commodities under the…
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Five reasons for American companies to do business in Ethiopia
By Melkamu L. Atnafu-With a population of around 120 million, Ethiopia has a sizable domestic market and is the second-most…
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ECA launches Francophone African journalists network
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) launched a network for Francophone African journalists, dubbed “AfCFTA Media Network”, to enhance…
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UNECA boss stepped down after five years
United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Vera Songwe, has stepped down, effective 1…
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AfCFTA-anchored Pharma Initiative holds consultative meeting
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)’s led AfCFTA-anchored Pharmaceutical Initiative held a virtual induction meeting for the six…
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African countries advised to speed airline liberalization deal
African countries, which signed single African air transport market agreement to liberalize air transport of the continent, are urged to…
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Panel in Dakar discusses on future of health in Africa
A panel discussion is held on the future of health in Africa and economic resilience by the members of the…
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UN agency launches AfCFTA Country Business Index Report
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) unveiled today the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Country Business Index (ACBI)…
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Africa’s transport sector benefits from free trade area
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to increase intra-African trade in transport services by nearly 50%, according to…
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Cabo Verde joins African free trade area
The Republic of Cabo Verde today joins the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) becoming the 41st State Party to…
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UN agency to host Africa Business Forum in Ethiopia
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is pleased to announce that it will host, along with its partners, the…
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