Global goods, commercial services trade reaches $30.4 trillion
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The value of total goods and commercial services trade in 2023, at US$…
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Global trade trends turned positive in the first quarter- UNCTAD
Global trade trends turned positive in the first quarter of 2024, with the value of trade in goods…
WTO, Afreximbank to leverage Africa’s unique resource endowment
Today, African Export-Import Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to amplify…
Fast reform, targeted protection key to boost Africa’s agriculture
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse / Djibouti – With vast arable land that has the potential to feed the…
International trade set to recover in 2024
After facing declines over several quarters, international trade is poised for a rebound in 2024, according to the…
UNCTAD announces first ever global supply chain forum
In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) 2024 is set to provide a…
Korea set to help developing countries trade expertise
The Republic of Korea has contributed KRW 390 million (CHF 260,000) to the Global Trust Fund to finance…
Tel Aviv – Addis Ababa partnership for Suez Canal alternative
BY HENOK TADELE HAILE – They say ‘Once is a mistake. But twice is a decision to fail.’…
Africa’s private sector driver of global trade with Africa?
Africa’s private sector is the weakest link in advancing regional and global trade and investments in Africa. Foreign…
Global trade’s recovery from COVID-19 crisis hits record high
Trade in goods during the first quarter of 2021 was higher than the pre-pandemic level, but trade in…