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‘Accelerating AfCFTA implementation key to Africa’s growth’

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ALGIERS: The current global context, marked by uncertainties and shifting trade patterns, serves as a reminder that Africa must act with urgency to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), delegates meeting here have said.

The fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) wraps up this week with the continent’s leaders discussing the way forward in using trade to power growth in Africa.

The goal is to build resilience, safeguard collective interests, and unlock Africa’s full economic potential, delegates said.

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‘Accelerating AfCFTA implementation key to Africa’s growth’

ALGIERS: The current global context, marked by uncertainties and shifting trade patterns, serves as a reminder that Africa must act with urgency to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), delegates meeting here have said.

'Face to face with the man who tried to kill me'

Couple perishes in suspected 'passion killing' crash

Dimajwe duo arrested after missing assault victim found buried

Dikoloti escapes injury after car hits cow

Five-year-old boy hospitalised after road accident in Mogoditshane

UDC rolls out 'promised' child grant

BPF to hold first youth, women congresses

Of borrowed wheels and brand new GD6

Two-tier education system demands action