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Registration for the #AfCFTA Moot Court is NOW OPEN! 🎓 Dive into the world of trade law, sharpen your legal skills, and connect with experts across Africa. Register on the AfCFTA website to participate.

The AfCFTA private sector database platform is now available on our website! Please visit: au-afcfta.org or scan the below QR to register! Unlock new opportunities across the continent! #AfCFTA #privatesector

The #AfCFTA Secretariat is currently hosting a capacity-building workshop for the Rwanda National Implementation Committee (NIC) in Kigali in collaboration with Min of Trade |Rwanda Ministry & ODI. We look forward to enhancing advocacy work through the NICs in #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

Today, we are reminded that our journey to #CreatingOneAfrican market is driven by Africans & this is our only opportunity to achieve a prosperous Africa for all. In the spirit of unity and solidarity, we are proud of the #Africa we are shaping together. Happy #AfricaDay! #AfCFTA

On the sidelines of the #KoreaAfricaBusinessSummit H.E. Wamkele Mene met with the Executive Vice President of Hyundai Worldwide to discuss collaboration in the #Auto sector. H.E. urged Hyundai to seize the opportunity of the #AfCFTA & expand their footprint on the continent...1/2

in terms of vehicles and components manufacturing. Hyundai expressed their commitment to working together with the #AfCFTA to establish a long-term partnership with #Africa. 2/2

The Secretariat is convening a 3-day Dedicated Session on #Digital_Payments & #Financial_Technology for the #AfCFTA Committee on #Digital_Trade, with representatives of the AU Member States’ central banks & regulators, and regional & continental payment and settlement systems.1/2

For many #Africans who want to travel to #Europe, there are two certainties: the #visa application will be rejected, & the application fees will not be refunded. In 2023, #Africans spent €56.3 million on visa application fees that were rejected. The #EU will increase fees. 1/2

The number of visas refused to #Africans represents 43.1% of the total number of applications rejected at the various embassies of the #Schengen countries around the world. And the costs will increase from 11 June with the rise from €80 to €90. 2/2 schengen.news/eu-cashes-in-e…

I had the honour to welcome H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, with my team at the #AfCFTA Secretariat today. The visit was marked by a warm welcome ceremony, followed by a meeting, whereby I took the opportunity to brief him on progress…1/2

The 8th Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Trade Facilitation, Customs Cooperation, and Transit (SCTFCCT), which began on August 6 in Accra, concludes today. 1/2

Ready to innovate Africa’s future? Join us at #Biashara Africa 2024 in Kigali, October 9-11, as we explore how daring to invent the future of the AfCFTA can drive change. Registration details will be shared soon!  #BA2024 #DareToInventTheFutureofTheAfCFTA  #AfCFTA

The 7th Meeting of the Committee on Digital Trade is underway in Maputo, Mozambique. The objective of Meeting is to continue with the negotiations of the eight (8) Draft Annexes to the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade. #DareToInventTheFutureOfTheAfCFTA #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

The 12th Meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body has commenced and will be held until 23 August 2024. Delegates are focused on continuing with the operationalisation of the dispute settlement mechanisms to ensure a predictable, credible and robust trade system under the AfCFTA.

I had the honour to address the 10th Annual World FZO World Congress in Dubai, UAE, today. During my address, I highlighted the pivotal role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in driving FDI in Africa. With new frameworks in place, we’re unlocking opportunities for sustainable

Africa crafting her on course!

The #AfCFTA brought together media partners to explore the essence of the trade agreement and subsequently, its efficient reportage. #AfCFTA #MediaEngagement #BiasharaAfrika2024

Today I participated in the panel discussion organised by African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank on the sidelines of #COP29, on Financing a Green Transition in Solidarity. I discussed the direct impact climate change has on intra Africa trade. There is a role to play for trade rules to enable