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The African Continantal Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the first one big market for African business and Producers. A Big market presents more opportunities, more advantages, more customers and high level exchanges for goods and services. But the lack of information on the standards and principles of such a common market can be a barrier for market players and mainly for small farmers. Supporters of this population category should be given room to maneuver to raise awareness of the dynamics and potential of the common market to stimulate appropriate agricultural production. Daniel Njiwa John Bosco Kalisa GIZ Tanzania and EAC East African Business Council African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) African Development Bank Group

ZM: Zambia Hands Over COMESA Chairmanship to Burundi at the 23rd COMESA Summit The 23rd Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government Summit marked a significant milestone as Zambia officially handed over the Chairmanship of COMESA to Burundi. The summit, held in Bujumbura, was attended by leaders and dignitaries from across the region, with the theme: “Accelerating Regional Integration through the Development of Regional Value Chains in Climate Resilient Agriculture, Mining, and Tourism.” In his speech, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the need to boost economic integration within the COMESA region, with particular focus on increasing intra-regional trade. Currently, intra-COMESA trade is approximately 12%, a figure that Hichilema underscored as needing significant improvement. 

AKADEMIYA2063 Policy Papers! This Paper summarizes the findings from a study that assessed agricultural trade policy and program opportunities in Eastern Africa that can help #Rwanda improve its agricultural value chain competitiveness and regional trade. The synthesis focuses on the experiences of five high-performing African countries – Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, and South Africa – under eight areas of good practices aimed at improving agricultural value chain competitiveness and regional trade expansion. More👉https://bit.ly/3wBGJe5

At the Global African Business Association (GABA) Network, we’re working to strengthen U.S.-Africa trade relations by collaborating with lawmakers who drive growth and innovation. In 2025, GABA will strategically support key legislative champions to reauthorize AGOA and advance the import of critical minerals. 🌍 By channeling financial resources into the GABA Marketplace Center, we’re positioning Michigan as a leading hub for trade logistics, battery supply chains, and agro-product distribution. 🚚💼 Our efforts are focused on creating sustainable partnerships with African SMEs, building jobs locally, and fostering equitable economic growth. Together, we’re paving the way for a thriving global economy. 🌱 Learn more about our mission at gabanetwork.com — where global impact begins. #GABA #USAfricaTrade #AGOA #CriticalMinerals #EconomicGrowth #JobCreation #GlobalImpact #TradeLogistics #SustainablePartnerships #AgroProducts #EquitableGrowth #BusinessInnovation #MichiganTrade

Africa Free Continental Trade Agreement has set forth great opportunities and potential for countries to boost their economies while addressing the Sustainable Development Goals. Africa has endless potential to be at the top globally in areas such as agriculture, energy and mining. Our unity for purposes will be the key to achieving these strides including #AfricaAgenda2063

With an aim to boost FDI flows into the country while fostering inter-regional trade among SAARC nations, Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) is exploring the creation of country-specific industrial parks tailored to the needs of SAARC nations.

At the recent Ecosystem Conference on Sustainable Nigerian Blue Economy in Port Harcourt, expert Mr. Soji Adeleye emphasized a crucial point: for the Nigerian Blue Economy to thrive, innovation and research must take center stage! With Nigeria's Exclusive Economic Zone extending 200 nautical miles into the Gulf of Guinea, we have a unique opportunity to harness our vast marine resources. Read more at https://lnkd.in/efM3c4iu #BlueEconomy #Nigeria #MarineResources #EntrepreneurNg

The NSIA: Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority’s (NSIA) agriculture subsidiary, NSIA Agriculture Investment Company Ltd. (NAIC), has signed an MoU with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to address critical gaps in Nigeria’s storage and logistics infrastructure. This partnership will focus on co-developing and managing cold chain as well as dry storage facilities to strengthen the country’s food security.   The MoU signing was a highlight of the recently concluded Food and Energy Security Conference, co-hosted by NSIA, AFC, White & Case LLP and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) The event convened key stakeholders to explore strategies to enhance Nigeria’s food value chain, improve energy resilience, and drive sustainable growth.   Speaking at the conference, Aminu Umar-Sadiq Umar-Sadiq, MD & CEO, NSIA,  reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to food and energy security in Nigeria by highlighting initiatives such as the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI), RIPLE, Carbon Vista and InfraCredit   This collaboration marks a major step forward in sustainable infrastructure development across Africa and underscores a shared vision for value creation within critical economic sectors. Samaila Zubairu Ijeoma Taylaur M.IoD Ezinwa Okoroafor Iruansi Itoandon, DBA Yusuf Umar Deji Adegoke Sarah Afridi, CFA Samuel Nwanze Derin F. Abiola Osho Jeremy O. #NSIA #foodsecurity #energysecurity #investinafrica #africainvestment #sustainableinvestments #partnerships #infrastructuredevelopment

Cooperation: Côte d'Ivoire and Angola Sign Fourteen Bilateral Agreements An agreement was signed by Ministers Adjoumani Kouassi Kobenan for Côte d'Ivoire and António Francisco de Assis, Minister of Agriculture and Forests for Angola.#InternationalRelations #BilateralAgreements #CôteDIvoire #Angola

President Bola Tinubu announced Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with France in crucial sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defence. The announcement was made during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des L’Élysée in France on Thursday. During the meeting, Tinubu urged French businesses to tap into Nigeria’s vast agricultural and mineral potential, emphasising a structured food security program and de-risking investments to attract private sector participation. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ghks9T4Y #NigeriaFranceRelations #EconomicGrowth #FoodSecurity #SolidMinerals #YouthEmpowerment