Trade

Women’s land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative social and economic benefits

Africa deserves peace, justice and international solidarity

Priority must be given to investments in women and youth in all facets of the AfCFTA implementation arrangements

Adoption by the African Union of the theme for 2023 as the “Year of AfCFTA: Acceleration of the African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation”, will generate greater political commitment and accelerate the effective implementation of the agreement

Intra-African trade was largely stifled by stringent entry rules making it strenuous for citizens to move from one country to another

Africa’s private sector accounts for 80 per cent of total production, two-thirds of investment, three-quarters of credit, and employs 90 per cent of the working-age population

Current trade patterns have exposed Africa’s poorest to commodity price volatilities and global shocks due to current trading patterns

Buoyant year ahead as AfCFTA marks 2nd Anniversary