Updated UK trade rules open a wider route into Africa for British businesses

Africa's exports jump 14%, trail only Asia in global trade growth

Africa’s merchandise exports increased by 14% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, recording the second-highest regional growth after Asia, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The post Africa’s exports jump 14%, trail only Asia in global trade growth appeared first on Nairametrics.

Absa And UK Export Finance Partner To Unlock $100 Million In Trade And Growth Opportunities Across Africa

Absa Bank Limited, through its Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division, and UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government’s export credit agency, today announced a strategic partnership that will establish a $100 million UKEF-backed financing programme to support African businesses purchasing UK goods and services.  By combining Absa’s deep African presence and client relationships with […]

Updated UK trade rules open a wider route into Africa for British businesses

Olu Abdulkareem, Senior Director, Markets & Business Expansion of Anglia Xchange Anglia Xchange launches to help UK companies use new sourcing rules and build protected trading relationships across the continent (LONDON, 29 July 2026) – Changes which came into effect on 1 January 2026 introduced a new regional cumulation arrangement covering 50 African countries. The reforms allow qualifying goods to be sourced, processed and combined across mul…