These African countries were most innovative in 2022

Mauritius, South Africa and Morocco were the most innovative economies in Africa this year.

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The not so visible barriers to trade and why we are not e-buying

The not so ingenious idea to conduct transactions in major foreign currencies such as US dollar, British Pound, Euro or the likes anywhere within Africa allows somebody out of the continent to collect a portion of the trade value that is generated through settlement/transfer charges.

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AfCFTA story good, but hard to sell without free movement

African authorities still owe us a different, better version — one wrapped up in the free-movement-of-people envelope with a visa-free tag visible at the back.

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US-Africa summit: Washington explains exclusion of five nations

The US also did not invite leaders of Eritrea, alongside leaders of four other African countries that “are not in good standing with the Africa Union” namely Mali, Sudan, Guinea and Burkina Faso.

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US-Africa summit: Biden likely to make major policy announcement

The US-Africa Leaders Summit was last held in 2014 under President Obama’s administration, while the business forum last took place in 2016.

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Agro-industrial hubs to cut Africa’s $45bn food import bill. We want this money back – SACKO

CAAPs has been hailed as one of the most promising means to vastly improve the competitiveness of African industries and enterprises.

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African leaders root for AfCFTA full operationalisation

The AU leadership is banking on full operationalization of the AfCFTA to drive the much needed industrilaisation of the continent that has borne the brunt of series of global crises.

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Intra-Africa trade could boost resilience to crises, unlock $22bn export potential – Experts

Officials figures estimate intra-African trade at between 15 per cent to 18 per cent annually, the lowest of any region of the world.

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Made in Africa: States work to harmonise standards, rules of origin requirements

AfCFTA rules of origin, just like standards requirements, single out goods produced within the free trade area that meet set conditions to be allowed to move freely and enjoy preferential tariff treatment.

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Emission concerns as used car exports to Africa keep on the rise

There are also concerns that heavy dependence on imported used vehicles by many Africa countries continues to foment both health and road safety problems.

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We want more young people at the decision-making table – AU Youth Envoy

Chido Mpemba spoke about the need to not only attend to youth concerns in the climate debate, but to also involve them in decision making at all levels within the continent and beyond.

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AWEKO: It is one and only planet we are living in, there’s no planet B

“We quickly realized that we all share the same passion for art and saving the environment.” This common passion informed their epiphany to start Reform Africa in 2018.

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COP27: African youth issue list of demands

Top on the list is the demand that migration be recognized as an adaptation strategy and coping mechanism for youth in climate policies, finance and governance structures going forward.

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VIDEO: Africa eyes green bonds, COP27 partnerships to plug infrastructure gaps

Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy shares insights on continental efforts to expedite development and implementation of green and climate resilient infrastructure projects.

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These African countries were most innovative in 2022

The not so visible barriers to trade and why we are not e-buying

AfCFTA story good, but hard to sell without free movement

US-Africa summit: Washington explains exclusion of five nations

US-Africa summit: Biden likely to make major policy announcement

Agro-industrial hubs to cut Africa’s $45bn food import bill. We want this money back – SACKO

African leaders root for AfCFTA full operationalisation

Intra-Africa trade could boost resilience to crises, unlock $22bn export potential – Experts

Made in Africa: States work to harmonise standards, rules of origin requirements

Emission concerns as used car exports to Africa keep on the rise

We want more young people at the decision-making table – AU Youth Envoy

AWEKO: It is one and only planet we are living in, there’s no planet B

COP27: African youth issue list of demands

VIDEO: Africa eyes green bonds, COP27 partnerships to plug infrastructure gaps