AfCFTA chief urges boost in intra-African trade as continent’s global share stalls

Nigeria Launches Export Initiative To Promote Intra-Africa Trade

The Nigerian government launched a cargo corridor to give Nigerian exporters access to markets in East and Southern Africa. The Nigeria-East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor is an export initiative under the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It will operate from Abuja and Lagos, and target markets in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. Exporters will enjoy a reduction in logistics costs through discounted air cargo rat…

AfCFTA chief urges boost in intra-African trade as continent’s global share stalls

Participants at the Ghana High-Level Roadshow for the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has issued a clarion call for deeper intra-African trade, citing Africa’s stagnant share of global trade—just 3%—despite the continent’s vast natural resources and economic potential. Speaking at the Ghana High-Level […] The post AfCFTA chief urges boost in intra-Afric…