Uganda Is Making It Hard to Get Potatoes
While there has been some positive news coming out of the African continent due to improved economic performance, that doesn’tContinue Reading
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More Countries Projected to Trade Under AfCFTA | Good News for Continent’s Economy
In 2018, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was introduced at the 10th Extraordinary Summit of the African Union.Continue Reading
2024 Heritage Index of Economic Freedom Released: Mauritius Leads in Africa, Tanzania Scores Well
The Heritage Foundation recently released their 2024 Index of Economic Freedom. According to the report, the index attempts to quantifyContinue Reading
East Africa Reports Strong Growth: But More Can Be Done
East Africa has been experiencing strong economic growth over the past few years, and it looks like things are goingContinue Reading
Ethiopia-Kenya Relationship Signals Good News for East Africa’s Future
Two of East Africa’s largest and most important economies for the region are Kenya and Ethiopia. And thankfully, there isContinue Reading
ECOWAS Struggles: Worrying Sign for AfCFTA
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is technically composed of 15 member states in the West Africa region.Continue Reading
Kenya – South Sudan Put Away Dispute, Move Toward Regional Integration
The Ilemi Triangle has made Kenya – South Sudan relations a bit contentious over the past few years. This disputeContinue Reading
Nigeria’s Ports Are About to Improve
In November 2022, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA), licensed five new Export Processing TerminalsContinue Reading
How Protectionism Undermines Economic Growth
Protectionism, or the use of tariffs, subsidies, import quotas and other trade restrictive policies to protect domestic industries, is fastContinue Reading
IATF2023 Shows Attitudes Towards Trade are Improving in Africa
Last week, the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) was held in Cairo, Egypt. The event was jointly held by theContinue Reading