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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African thought leaders discuss EU-Africa trade
Ahead of the EU-African Union Summit scheduled for 17-18 February 2022, African thought leaders stressed the importance of trade agreements…
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Small businesses attend continental trade fair
Over thirty Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) participated in the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF), which took place in Durban, South…
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Financiers discuss trade initiatives after Covid-19
Multilateral financial institutions on Tuesday discussed their role in promoting trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), an…
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Africa trade recovers with double exports
Africa’s trade recovery is underway with double exports from Africa in April 2021 compared to April 2020.
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UNDP, ITC to raise African business opportunities
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) team up to empower African small businesses, women…
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