The United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross is set to lead a delegation from the President’s Advisory Council on…
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Geneva panel reflects on benefits Africa’s free trade area
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – A panel discussion held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday morning discuss about the benefits of…
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AU says intra-Africa trade key for development
Boosting intra-Africa trade is the most effective way to bring economic growth and development to the continent, says African Union…
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Ethiopia promises to ratify African Continental Free Trade area deal
During the official opening of the 51st African Conference of Ministers responsible for economy development on Monday, Dr. Abiyi Ahmed,…
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Rwanda, Niger ratify African free trade bill
By Omer Redi – The governments of Rwanda and Niger have joined Kenya and Ghana in ratifying the African Continental…
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Mogadishu set to host conference on illegal charcoal trade
Mogadishu is set to host a government-led conference to stop the illegal trade, and unsustainable production and use of charcoal…
Read MoreStrategic investment in Africa’s ports accelerates growth
Africa needs to take advantage of the economic potential of its ports and shipping sector if it is to realise…
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UN agency applauds Africa free trade area deal signing
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) applauds the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) in…
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Ethiopia secures $1.6 billion additional revenue capturing fake invoices
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the major sources of fake invoices importers…
Read MoreAfrican Export-Import Bank finds partner to finance intra-Africa trade
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a $100-Million agreement and a EUR 50-Million Murabaha agreement with a partner aiming to facilitate…
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Africa’s trade balance deteriorates
Africa’s trade balance has been deteriorating over the past five years from a surplus of $24 billion in 2012 to…
Read MoreInternational trade fair highlights Djibouti’s role in regional trade
With the aim of strengthening the role of Djibouti in the regional trade, the 110 years old Chamber of Commerce…
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