AfCFTA Archives – CEO East Africa

OPINION: The African Continental Free Trade Area⏤ Will The Current Euphoria Burst?

by George ArodiNews & Analysis Thought LeadershipMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

The quest for economic integration of Africa is finally here. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a historic milestone in the economic integration of the African continent. The…

Ecobank Group and the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) partner to enhance cross-border payments across the continent

by Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & Analysis The Big StoryJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023

Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking Group, and The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the settlement of cross-border transactions…

OPINION: As AfCFTA Rules Of Origin edge closer to finalisation; prudent implementation could unlock the trade pact’s full potential

by Mable KisakaThe Big Story The Lawyer Thought Leadership Women In LeadershipMarch 27, 2023March 27, 2023

It has been reported that the Rules of Origin (the “RO”), set forth in Annex 2 of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (the “AfCFTA” and “Treaty,” respectively) and…