The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, hosted former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn at the AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra for a lecture on “AfCFTA as a Catalyst for Agenda 2026.” The event also marked the signing of an agreement between AfCFTA and Trademark Africa.
Mene emphasized the importance of partnerships in navigating the changing geopolitical and economic landscape, highlighting the potential impact of a return of the Trump administration in the U.S., with implications for Africa’s trade relations.
He stressed that with 49 countries ratifying the AfCFTA, the continent has a strong foundation to build supply chains and foster intra-Africa trade.
Mene also pointed to successes such as Nigeria diversifying its export markets towards Africa and the establishment of a private sector unit focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those led by women.
He noted improvements in infrastructure and customs systems as part of AfCFTA’s progress.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
