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.
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.
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.
