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Non-Tariff Barriers June 30 Deadline Raises Pressure on EAC Trade Goals
The East African Community faces a critical deadline to eliminate non-tariff barriers that have long hindered regional commerce. Leaders hope the move will accelerate cross-border trade, reduce costs for businesses and strengthen economic integration across East Africa.
Intra-African Trade Still Stalls 5 Years Into AfCFTA as Africa Trades More With the World
Five years after the African Continental Free Trade Area became operational, intra-African trade has barely shifted from pre-agreement levels, remaining at around 15–18 percent of total trade. Despite modest gains in payment systems, corridor efficiency, and ratification progress, Africa continues to trade more with external partners than within itself
Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Nears Construction as EU, West Africa Seal Financing Push
The Abidjan–Lagos corridor is moving toward construction following the West Africa–EU forum in Abidjan, where financing strategies and investment frameworks were finalised.
The “Eco” Awakening: Is West Africa Truly Ready for a Single Currency?
Central Bank governors in Monrovia have confirmed a major breakthrough: 10 out of 12 ECOWAS member states have now met the primary criteria for the "Eco" common currency. As the 2027 launch goal approaches, we examine whether West Africa’s economic giants, Nigeria and Ghana are stable enough to anchor a unified monetary system or if the region is embarking on a high-stakes gamble.
