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Start strong with the AfCFTA Secretariat. Join us on 6 May for an exclusive masterclass ahead of #ADTF2025, unpacking the Protocol on Digital Trade. Get a front-row seat to the policy shaping Africa’s digital future. RSVP here: au-afcfta.org/coms-forms/mas… #ADTF2025…

Join us for a Sensitisation Webinar on the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade and Its Annexes! As Africa advances toward a fully integrated digital economy, understanding the rules and frameworks that govern digital trade is more critical than ever. 🗓 Date: 22 July 2025 🕘 Time:…

In the world of making things happen, connections matter and Yaoundé was a meaningful one! H.E. @MeneWamkele paid a courtesy call on H.E. Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, Minister of Trade of Cameroon briefing him on key developments on the #AfCFTA implementation process.

The @AfCFTA , @_AfricanUnion and @afreximbank have concluded the final preparatory meeting with the Republic of Algeria, host of IATF 2025. All roads now lead to Algeria for the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair. #IATF2025 #CreatingOneAfricanMarket 🔗 Register: 2025.iatf.africa/index/registra…

Today at the #USAfricaSummit2025 in Luanda, Angola, @Menewamkele, Secretary-General of the @AfCFTA Secretariat, met with @_AfricanUnion Chairperson, H.E. @Ymahmoudali. They discussed shifts in the multilateral trade landscape and recent changes to preferential programmes…

At the #IATF2025 Ghana Roadshow, H.E. @MeneWamkele underscored the AfCFTA’s role in transforming Africa’s economic landscape through value chains, industrialisation, and strategic investment. @iatf2025 brings together businesses, governments, and innovators to shape the future…

Save the Date! Biashara Afrika 2025 20–22 October | Lomé, Togo The AfCFTA’s premier platform for public-private dialogue returns — connecting businesses, policymakers, and innovators to shape Africa’s trade future. #BA2025 | #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

The #AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum masterclasses kicked off yesterday with sessions focused on unlocking Africa’s digital trade potential, laying the foundation for how the AfCFTA will drive inclusive growth across the continent through harmonised digital frameworks. Other sessions…

During the masterclass in unlocking the AfCFTA protocol on Digital Trade, the #AfCFTA secretariat highlighted the vast potential of digital trade covering all transactions in goods and services, whether delivered digitally or physically. Through the Protocol on Digital Trade,…

Ready to level up before the Forum begins? Join us on 6 and 7 May for exclusive pre-Forum masterclasses ahead of #ADTF2025. From e-commerce to creative industries, it’s your chance to get ahead of the conversation. #ADTF2025 #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

In Djibouti, we reaffirmed that SEZs must align with the AfCFTA to unlock real trade and resilience. Two days of strong dialogue, shared purpose and strategic focus. We now look ahead to the Digital Trade Forum as a key step in accelerating our integration. #AfCFTA #ADTF2025

H.E. Wamkele Mene engaged with the media reaffirming that the AfCFTA is Africa’s response to fragmented markets, external shocks and trade deficits. As the AfCFTA Spokesperson, I echo this message — it is not just a trade agreement. It is Africa’s path to resilience. #AfCFTA

Panel 3: Advancing Meaningful Trade – SEZs as AfCFTA Instruments Ongoing discussions are unpacking how SEZs can advance AfCFTA’s vision for deeper intra-African trade. Key focus areas: • Diversity of SEZ models across Africa • Infrastructure, incentives and regional…

Still follow for more! This panel is set to discuss SEZ as one of the major tools of the #AfCFTA to promote Intra-African Trade. #AfCFTA #Djibouti2025 #SEZ

Panel 2 underway: Innovation, Technology & Skills Development in SEZs How can Africa’s SEZs leverage emerging tech and build a future-ready workforce to drive industrial transformation? Be part of the conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=tPamva… #AfCFTA #CreatingOneAfricanMarket…

Session 1 of the #SEZConference unpacked Djibouti’s bold vision for economic transformation. Speakers explored how SEZs and geostrategic positioning are advancing #AfCFTA-led regional integration. Catch up on the discussion: youtube.com/live/gMyzwy2Ir… #CreatingOneAfricanMarket…

At the opening of the AfCFTA Regional Conference on SEZs, two MoUs were signed to boost Djibouti’s trade capacity. The agreements focus on private sector development and trade logistics, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and the Ports & Free Zones Authority.…

During the opening session of the Regional Conference on SEZs, H.E. Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, Prime Minister of Djibouti, delivered the official opening remarks. He highlighted the strategic importance of Djibouti’s SEZs in strengthening regional trade and logistics, and…

Panel sessions kick off today at the #AfCFTA Regional Conference on Special Economic Zones in Djibouti! Experts, policymakers & private sector voices are coming together to shape the future of SEZs in Africa. Stay tuned! #AfCFTA #SEZs #RulesOfOrigin

In just two days, the AfCFTA Regional Conference on Special Economic Zones opens in Djibouti, 21–22 April. At its core is Ministerial Regulation 1/2023, which allows goods produced in SEZs to trade preferentially across Africa if they meet the Rules of Origin. Read more:…