Why Africa implements continental free trade area
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Kigali, Rwanda – It has been eight months since 44 African countries subscribed to advance free movement of people and goods within the continent by signing the…
Why Ethiopia’s export income declines while incentives increase
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – while the value of Ethiopian government’s incentives for investors have been increasing over the past years, on the contrary the export performance of the country has been…
Nigeria says free Africa trade propels greater development
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has huge potential to move Africa to dizzy heights of development on the platform of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, says Nigeria’s Industry, Trade and…
Nigeria set to host Africa Trade Forum
Nigeria is is set to host the 2018 edition of Africa Trade Forum from 2-3 November, 2018.
Financial institutions advised to transform African trade
The transformation of trade in Africa is a task that all African financial institutions must collectively pursue, says African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
Cooperation key in the face of globalization backlash
The international political climate may be turning against globalization and threatening economic growth, but there is still a chance to channel money into sectors that can boost prosperity in poor countries, political…
Continental free trade to support Africa’s industrial exports
By Omer Redi – The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a unique and timely opportunity for the continent and offers more benefits than other trading arrangements with regions outside the…
Kenya to deepen African trade
Building up to the Inaugural Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) the Export Promotion Council of Kenya (EPC) and the African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) discussed strategies to deepen Kenya – Africa trade.
Chinese $850 million for Africa set to expand trade
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says the $850 million in financing facilities being made available to the Bank greatly expand its support to African businesses seeking to diversify and expand their trade…
Ethiopian Airlines to launch cargo flight to Bogota from Zaragoza
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, is set to commence twice weekly freighter service to Bogota, Colombia, as of August 29, 2018.
Strengthening intra-African trade linkages
By Devika Jyothi – Supporting Indian Trade and Investment for Africa (SITA) took part in the 10th All African Leather Fair (AALF) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Through its participation, SITA enabled beneficiary…
Weapons trading in the Horn of Africa
The reluctance of western and other powers to act against Djibouti’s increasing arms trafficking activities poses an existential threat to the security of the Horn of Africa and imperils ongoing efforts to…
Africa can generate $33 billion working capital from trading
Africa can generate $33.5 billion working capital from improved business relations with its trading partners if the suppliers offer to African companies’ payment terms of 30 days after delivery of goods and…
U.S. suspends Rwanda’s apparel duty free privilege
The United States issues a new proclamation that suspends the application of duty-free treatment for all apparel products from Rwanda under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). President Donald J. Trump…