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RMB AFRICA FOCUS
SERIES 3 - EPISODE 5

Smooth landing for African trade


With Crystal Orderson

 

Significant progress was made in advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, despite initial uncertainties about its success. By 2019, the agreement was reached, and just two years later, in January 2021, it became operational with 55 AU member states signing the agreement.

 

RMB Africa Focus S3: E5 | Smooth landing for African trade

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