DOSSIER: African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA)

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) is a free trade area created by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and signed among 54 of the 55 African Union nations. To date only 29 countries have both signed and ratified the AfCFTA Agreement.

• World Bank steps up support to deepen regional integration in Africa (2021-06-16)
• Ghana seeks African Organization for Standardization presidency (2021-06-11)
• Transporters need the right push to thrive in AfCFTA (2021-06-10)
• About 75 percent of agribusiness firms not aware of AfCFTA - GSS (2021-06-10)
• Cargo movers see AfCFTA driving business recovery (2021-06-09)
• AGI, GUTA woo UK investors (2021-06-09)
• Oil refinery: Ghana remains a priority market - Aliyu Suleiman (2021-06-03)
• AfCFTA can benefit women through targeted measures (2021-06-03)
• Take advantage of AfCFTA; develop more products from cocoa – Amb. Boateng to Ghana (2021-05-31)
• AfCFTA Secretariat establishes court to resolve trade disputes (2021-05-27)
• Bawumia urges AfCFTA Secretariat to implement open skies policy to boost African travels and trade (2021-05-27)
• AGI urges government to prioritise interventions to prop up industry (2021-05-27)
• GITFiC calls for implementation of trade finance support programmes (2021-05-26)
• Bawumia calls on AU Member States to institute supporting measures AfCFTA implementation (2021-05-26)
• Boost to local content as Ghana Chamber of Mines and GSA launch electric cable standards (2021-05-23)
• GEPA to court investment into transport logistics to boost trade activities (2021-05-22)
• Business24 Editorial: GIPC’s plan to spread out FDIs plausible and timely (2021-05-22)
• AfCFTA: Establishment of GEPA Impact Hub to boost export trade regime (2021-05-20)
• Document all programs and projects towards harnessing potentials of AfCFTA (2021-05-18)
• GSA sensitises transit trade players on how to benefit from AfCFTA (2021-05-17)
• Trade Minister calls for value-added services to exporters nationwide (2021-05-14)
• Comply with trade rules to boost investor confidence – AfCFTA (2021-05-12)
• AfCFTA is the key to unlocking Ghana’s international trade potentials - Ayikoi Otoo (2021-05-10)
• Let’s publish tariff concessions – African Council of Ministers to AfCFTA member states (2021-05-09)
• AfCFTA to establish agric value chains across Africa (2021-05-08)
• AfCFTA's success hinges on quality standards - ARSO (2021-05-06)
• AfCTA's success hinges on quality Standards - ARSO (2021-05-04)
• Successful implementation of AfCFTA requires national coordination - Trade Minister (2021-05-03)
• Ghana’s position low on the AfCFTA competitive indicators - Sam Jonah (2021-05-03)
• 560 MSMEs to compete in AfCTA, other formal markets (2021-04-30)
• 560 MSMEs to compete in AfCTA, other formal markets - NBSSI (2021-04-29)
• AfCFTA: Facilitate trade among Africans before seeking other avenues – ECOWAS Chair (2021-04-29)
• AfCfTA Secretary General tests negative for coronavirus after his initial positive status (2021-04-27)
• Ghana's current sources of revenue under threat - Business mogul (2021-04-26)
• AfCFTA is a fantastic tool for driving SMEs to global aspirations – MTN CEO (2021-04-26)
• Government-led strategy needed to better nation’s AfCFTA competitiveness - Business Associations (2021-04-26)
• Ghana fell short on almost all AFCTA competitive indicators – Business mogul (2021-04-26)
• AfCFTA offers massive economic opportunities for Africa (2021-04-23)
• Delegates meet in Congo to deliberate on successful implementation of AFCTFA (2021-04-21)
• Ghana falls short in almost all AfCFTA competitive potential indicators – Report (2021-04-20)
• AFCFTA will boost supply chain management in Ghana – CISCM (2021-04-19)
• Ghana will serve as entry point for Canadian investors - Alan Kyerematen (2021-04-18)
• Establish Ghana-Canada business council to facilitate trade – Trade Minister proposes (2021-04-18)
• Ghana will serve as entry point for Canadian investors - Alan Kyerematen (2021-04-17)
• AFCFTA must be championed by youth – Dentaa Amoateng (2021-04-15)
• AfCFTA Secretariat, Twitter HQ in Ghana: 'More jobs coming' – Alan Kyerematen (2021-04-13)
• The African Continental Free Trade Area is a game changer for Ghanaian businesses (2021-04-11)
• We must rally behind AFCFTA if we want to see a successful Africa – Kwamina Asomaning (2021-04-06)
• Till Ghana fixes her transportation infrastructure deficit, she won’t benefit much from AfCFTA (2021-04-06)
• Africa has started well with AfCFTA trade policy – Dr Tagoe (2021-04-06)
• Africa must deploy robust fraud management system for trading under AfCTFA - Obinne (2021-04-05)
• AfCFTA: Knowledge of rules of origin key in ensuring success – Expert (2021-04-04)
• AfCFTA Secretariat signs strategic partnership with UNDP to promote trade (2021-04-01)
• High internet cost affecting businesses – AGI bemoans (2021-03-31)
• 'Business opportunities from AfCFTA enormous' – Akufo-Addo to Spanish government (2021-03-30)
• Canada and AfDB sign CAD 133 million gender lens Climate Fund for Africa (2021-03-29)
• ‘Champions of Trade for the SDGs’ competition launched to make AfCFTA a people’s movement in Ghana (2021-03-29)
• Business opportunities from AfCFTA enormous – Akufo-Addo to Spanish govt (2021-03-29)
• It's free to register as AfCFTA exporter- Customs tell shippers (2021-03-25)
• 'AfCFTA programme to enslave Africans' - Citizen Watch (2021-03-23)
• AfCFTA: Benefits of trade pact a game changer for Ghanaian businesses – Trade Minister (2021-03-23)
• ECA supports leveraging AfCFTA to drive digital trade in Africa (2021-03-21)
• G7 Finance Ministers decision to back SDRs for poor developing countries commended (2021-03-21)
• G7 pledge to accelerate implementation of AfCFTA (2021-03-20)
• Private sector must invest in, own and push AfCFTA to succeed - Mangeni (2021-03-20)
• Trading under the AfCFTA has started: Ghana needs to speed up its implementation strategy (2021-03-20)
• International trade revenue to decline by 19 percent on AfCFTA implementation (2021-03-19)
• Africa still lags behind in trading within its borders - ECA report (2021-03-19)
• Afreximbank wants Egypt to adopt transit guarantee scheme (2021-03-19)
• Trade Ministry dismisses tension claim at AfCFTA Secretariat (2021-03-18)
• Government engages WTO on investment code (2021-03-18)
• Zambia Envoy calls for Inter-trade among Africans; as he tours Jospong Group Project sites (2021-03-17)
• AfCFTA Secretary General not laying off Ghanaian workers at secretariat - Policy Network (2021-03-17)
• Analyst predicts positive outlook for cedi pinned to exports (2021-03-17)
• Ghana needs AfCFTA not LGBTQ+ - Dr Worlanyo Mensah (2021-03-16)
• No rift between Ghanaian and foreign nationals at AfCFTA (2021-03-16)
• No rift between Ghanaian and foreign nationals at AfCFTA Secretariat – Trade Ministry (2021-03-16)
• Government secures funding for solar powered cell sites (2021-03-13)
• AfCFTA to gag against substandard projects - Prof Alex Dodoo (2021-03-11)
• Africa must be about 95% self-sufficient in petroleum to develop – David Sineke (2021-03-11)
• Africa must work to balance supply-demand disparity for AfCFTA – Laurent Tronche (2021-03-11)
• Use AfCFTA to enhance growth in the Petroleum sector – Dr Bawumia (2021-03-10)
• GhIPCon to be held virtually today (2021-03-10)
• Africa can also export crude oil on large scales - Bawumia (2021-03-10)
• We should strive to be net exporters and not just importers – Wamkele Mene (2021-03-10)
• Ghana begins exploiting AfCFTA free trade opportunities (2021-03-09)
• Successful Ghanaian diplomacy led to establishment of AfCFTA secretariat in Accra – Akufo-Addo (2021-03-08)
• Afreximbank to pilot Pan-African Payments and Settlements System in April (2021-03-07)
• Successful Ghanaian diplomacy led to establishment of AfCFTA secretariat in Accra – Akufo-Addo (2021-03-07)
• AfCFTA Secretary General to headline Africa Private Summit (2021-03-03)
• Bawumia engages AfCFTA towards leveraging digital technology for Pan-African Payment System (2021-03-03)
• Bawumia engages AfCFTA Secretary-General on Pan-African Payment System (2021-03-03)
• Impact of AfCFTA may be lost if countries sign unilateral trade deals – Hubert Arthur (2021-03-02)
• Standards Authority to 'crack the whip' as new Bill gets to Parliament in weeks – Alan Kyeremanten (2021-03-01)
• Ghanaian businesses strategise on successful implementation of AfCFTA (2021-03-01)
• KAIPTC, AGI to dialogue on AfCFTA opportunities, prospects and challenges (2021-02-26)
• Business24 Editorial: We need gender responsive policies for AfCFTA (2021-02-26)
• Ghana safest destination for opportunities under AfCFTA - MoTI (2021-02-26)
• AfCFTA is the biggest trade programme the world has seen after WTO – Financial Trade expert (2021-02-25)
• Intra-Africa trade will improve with AfCFTA – Trade Expert (2021-02-25)
• AfCTA: The manufacturing sector is Ghana’s strength (2021-02-25)
• Small and Medium-scale Enterprise urged to take advantage of AfCFTA (2021-02-25)
• Stage set for increased local, foreign investments under AfCFTA (2021-02-25)
• AfCFTA presents Nigeria exceptional lifeline to reboot economy (2021-02-22)
• Africa is proud of you – Ayorkor Botchwey to new WTO boss, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (2021-02-20)
• What Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala appointment means for Africa and the AFCTA (2021-02-16)
• Ghana and UK finalise deal to provide duty free access to the UK market (2021-02-06)
• John Kumah wants law on crowdfunding passed (2021-02-04)
• Protectionist aviation policies obstruct AfCFTA - Aviation Expert (2021-02-04)
• Customs pledges efficient implementation of AfCTA rules of origin (2021-02-03)
• ‘AfCFTA represents path to the Africa we want’ - Wendell Addy (2021-02-03)
• Accountants charged to contribute to implementation of AfCFTA (2021-01-30)
• AfCFTA: A key to mitigate effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Africa (2021-01-29)
• African trade ministries urged to provide adequate information on AfCTFA (2021-01-28)
• Former GIFF president calls for freight forwarders to be educated on AfCFTA (2021-01-28)
• South African president demands global effort to rebuild African economy (2021-01-27)
• ‘Africa needs a single passport to make AfCFTA effective’ - Acheampong (2021-01-27)
• AfCFTA is the most important initiative introduced by AU – Akufo-Addo (2021-01-25)
• 50 Tamale shea-based cosmetic processors trained on labelling and standard compliance (2021-01-25)
• AfCFTA will be ineffective without a Single African Air Transport Market (2021-01-25)
• Will the AfCFTA work for Ghana? - Analyst asks (2021-01-24)
• Goods from non-African countries not to enjoy AfCFTA preferential treatment (2021-01-23)
• Africa Trade Pact gets US$1 billion to offset revenue losses (2021-01-23)
• AfCFTA: African leaders sign onto these ideas only to sing chorus to their populace - Analyst (2021-01-23)
• Alan Kyeremanten best person for Trade Ministry as AfCFTA kicks off – GUTA (2021-01-22)
• Africa remains the world’s next business frontier – Adesina (2021-01-22)
• Calls for stimulus packages for local businesses involved in AfCFTA – GNCCI (2021-01-21)
• Freighters in for a boom despite coronavirus impact - GIFF (2021-01-20)
• UNIPASS notify exporters, port stakeholders on exporter application for AfCFTA (2021-01-19)
• Exploring alternative funding through financial markets (2021-01-19)
• Nigeria’s biggest bank picks eight African nations for expansion (2021-01-19)
• Relief for importers as GSA backtracks on fee increment (2021-01-18)
• Transit-in-AfCFTA: ‘Review port charges to entice Sahelian partners’ - Borderless Alliance (2021-01-15)
• GSA, Standards Authority dialogue with stakeholders over importer registration charges (2021-01-15)
• Empower businesses for AfCFTA and post-COVID recovery – AGI to government (2021-01-14)
• Afreximbank supports implementation of AfCFTA (2021-01-14)
• Be proactive to benefit from AfCFTA – AfroChampions urges businesses in Ghana (2021-01-14)
• Spare Parts Dealers seek help to locally produce car parts (2021-01-13)
• AfCFTA: Support pharmaceutical sector to leverage on growth opportunities - Expert (2021-01-13)
• Ghana marks commencement of Free Continental Trade (2021-01-13)
• Industry experts analyse requirements and opportunities within the AfCFTA (2021-01-13)
• CBAG calls for 20 percent quota on rice imports (2021-01-13)
• Four investors apply for Air Carrier License to operate in Ghana (2021-01-13)
• International Trade: Year in Review 2020 (2021-01-12)
• Ghana ranked 12 out of 54 African countries that trade within continent (2021-01-12)
• AfCFTA: Customs urge traders to do due diligence of destination countries (2021-01-12)
• Application to export under AFCFTA via ICUMS to begin on January 18 – Customs (2021-01-12)
• Kasapreko declares readiness to capitalize on continental free trade incentives (2021-01-12)
• Ghanaians begin 2012 laden with uncertainty (2021-01-11)
• AfCFTA a complete game-changer on the African continent - Secretary-General (2021-01-10)
• US$1 billion development fund for Volta Region (2021-01-09)
• Don’t increase port charges in 2021 – Importers and Exporters appeals to govt (2021-01-08)
• AGI equipping members for opportunities under AfCFTA agreement (2021-01-07)
• Customs Division of GRA designated to issue rules of origin certificates (2021-01-07)
• It was an honour serving you - Kofi Adda thanks people of Navrongo (2021-01-07)
• Post Coronavirus: AGI urges government to empower businesses for AfCFTA (2021-01-06)
• COVIDNOMICS: Ghana Ports, the future of African Continental Free Trade Area (2021-01-06)
• African free trade pact kicks off despite legal hurdles, rigid systems (2021-01-06)
• All AfCFTA functions have been transferred from Ethiopia to Ghana - Secretary General (2021-01-06)
• LIVESTREAMED: Discourse on AfCFTA implementation arrangements (2021-01-05)
• Ghana, UK reach trade deal worth over £1.2 billion (2021-01-05)
• 54 out of 55 countries have signed AfCFTA agreements - Secretary-General (2021-01-05)
• Don’t render AfCFTA toothless like other single market deals - Alan Kyeremanten to members (2021-01-05)
• AfCFTA to transform Africa’s endowed natural resource potential – Akufo-Addo (2021-01-05)
• AfCFTA: Three details to note as the largest free-trade agreement kicks off in Africa (2021-01-05)
• AfCFTA will revive coronavirus-hit Africa - Akufo-Addo (2021-01-03)
• Africa heralds onset of Free-Trade Pact after years of talk (2021-01-01)
• Excitement as Africa kick starts trading under AfCFTA on January 1, 2021 (2021-01-01)
• African free trade bloc opens for business, but challenges remain (2021-01-01)
• Nigeria’s private sector delighted about border reopening for intra-African trade (2020-12-22)
• AfCFTA would not condone bullying by ‘so-called bigger nations’ – Carlos Ahenkorah (2020-12-22)
• AfCFTA: CPC to leverage on implementation to turnaround ill-fortunes (2020-12-21)
• Goldstreet Business Editorial: Erasing the frontiers of Ghana’s economy (2020-12-20)
• MPS positions for AfCFTA as it builds capacity for 'Tema Industrial City' (2020-12-19)
• MPS boosts terminal capacity for transhipment (2020-12-17)
• AfCFTA: GUTA calls for government’s intervention on interest rates for businesses (2020-12-16)
• Nigeria hints of reopening borders; Ghana’s trade community welcomes decision (2020-12-14)
• Visa openness needed to boost trade, tourism - AfDB Veep (2020-12-14)
• Post-coronavirus: Food security, AfCTA crucial for Africa’s recovery - AfDB (2020-12-13)
• Only 958 businesses nationwide aware of AfCFTA - GSS (2020-12-12)
• Now is the time for partnership to transform Africa’s Cocoa industry (2020-12-10)
• African Union approves January 1 for commencement of trading under AfCFTA (2020-12-08)
• Our AfCFTA goals will fail without private sector inclusion - Minister (2020-12-05)
• E-commerce will enable young people to gain from AfCFTA but legal hurdles loom (2020-12-04)
• AfCFTA goals will fail without private sector inclusion - Minister (2020-12-03)
• GH¢21 billion spent to clean up the financial sector - Dr Bawumia (2020-11-29)
• Increased awareness on AfCFTA will yield maximum benefits for Ghana - Trade Minister (2020-11-28)
• Establish Industrial Bank to address credit access difficulties – AGI tells government (2020-11-27)
• GPHA applauds efforts to expedite processes for multimodal transport networks (2020-11-26)
• Maritime players want secure waters for trade (2020-11-25)
• Adding value to rubber through tyre manufacturing in the wake of AfCFTA (2020-11-25)
• GEPA pledges collaboration with Non-Traditional Exporters to reach AfCFTA market (2020-11-25)
• A policy paper to the Secretary General of AfCFTA (2020-11-24)
• Let’s operationalize the principles of a single market -Trade Minister (2020-11-22)
• AfCFTA, key to achieving Ghana’s Industrialization Agenda - GEPA (2020-11-21)
• AfCFTA to boost Ghana-South Africa trade relations - Ayorkor Botchwey (2020-11-19)
• AfCFTA will add more responsibility to Customs Administrations – GRA (2020-11-19)
• Ghana to begin implementation of AfCFTA in 2021 (2020-11-19)
• ‘AfCFTA will assist in swift recovery from coronavirus’ - Patrick Nimo (2020-11-18)
• Businesses urged to explore value addition to benefit from AfCFTA (2020-11-18)
• ‘AfCFTA will assist in swift recovery from coronavirus’ - Trades Ministry (2020-11-18)
• Barine calls for inter-institutional cooperation among African countries ahead of AfCFTA (2020-11-18)
• Ghana’s industrial starch export to reach US$14 million revenue in next decade (2020-11-18)
• Rawlings helped Ghana to secure the AfCFTA secretariat - Trade Minister (2020-11-17)
• Strategy for achieving US$25.3 billion by 2029 under NEDS outlined (2020-11-17)
• Regional conference on AfCFTA held in Kumasi (2020-11-15)
• MoTI, GEPA engage stakeholders on AfCFTA, NEDS implementation (2020-11-14)
• 74 percent of firms unaware of AfCFTA - Business Tracker survey reveals (2020-11-14)
• Ashanti businessmen demand protection for local businesses under AfCTA (2020-11-14)
• Businesses recovering but shortfalls in revenue remain a challenge - Business Tracker reveals (2020-11-12)
• AGI research shows 70% of companies expect recovery in next six months (2020-11-11)
• Conference on implementation of AfCFTA and NEDS held in Kumasi (2020-11-11)
• Foreign Minister urges Ghanaian businesses to take advantage of AFCFTA (2020-11-11)
• Regional events on AfCFTA - National Export Development Strategy begins today (2020-11-10)
• AFCTA secretariat in Accra likely to increase FDI - Minister (2020-11-10)
• Ghana faces up to specific AfCFTA opportunities, threats (2020-11-09)
• AfCFTA’s potential gains for Ghana (2020-11-09)
• Foreign Minister bids outgoing Ethiopian Ambassador farewell (2020-11-04)
• GIPC to hold first-ever garments and textiles investment meeting (2020-11-02)
• SMEs need policy support to compete in AfCTA - Report (2020-10-31)
• Explore business opportunities to increase trade – High Commissioner (2020-10-30)
• AfCFTA: Exporters advised to rely on the NEDS to stay ahead of competition (2020-10-28)
• Accra unveiled as the Commercial Capital of Africa (2020-10-27)
• AfCFTA success depends on manufacturing, value-addition – Osafo-Maafo (2020-10-27)
• Businesses asked to develop communication strategies to cross cultural barriers (2020-10-25)
• GIPC quarterly investment report holds good prospects for Ghana - Yofi Grant (2020-10-24)
• Africa’s numerous currencies a challenge to AfCFTA implementation - Akufo Addo (2020-10-22)
• AfCFTA wants structured relationship with GNCCI to boost growth (2020-10-22)
• Ghanaian traders await African Trade Observatory access (2020-10-21)
• Trade Ministry signs framework for grant disbursement with AfCFTA Secretariat (2020-10-21)
• Ghana prepares to host its 1st major AfCFTA meeting (2020-10-21)
• Ghanaian enterprises should be frontline actors in AfCFTA – Akufo-Addo (2020-10-20)
• Akufo-Addo opens second AfCFTA Conference today (2020-10-20)
• AfCFTA Secretariat targets meeting of Trade Councils before January 2021 take-off (2020-10-19)
• AfCFTA implementation to boost intra-African trade – Secretary-General (2020-10-19)
• African countries to pay less in customs duties from 2021 - AfCFTA Secretary-General (2020-10-19)
• Govt to hold national conference on implementation of AfCFTA agreement (2020-10-18)
• AfCTA budget approved, secretariat to advertise vacant positions (2020-10-16)
• What does AfCFTA mean to Ghana? (2020-10-13)
• UNECA calls for expediency of a common currency for Africa (2020-10-12)
• What does AfCFTA mean to Ghana? (2020-10-12)
• UNECA analysis shows AfCFTA gains for Ghana (2020-10-09)
• Hosting the AFCFTA Secretariat: Leveraging regional integration to drive investments (2020-09-18)
• Ghanaian businesses need support to ‘win’ under AfCFTA - AGI (2020-09-16)
• Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference slated for October 27 (2020-09-15)
• President Akufo-Addo inspects progress at ongoing US$34 million 1D1F starch factory (2020-09-10)
• ‘AfCFTA will resolve trade conflicts on the continent’ – Ghana’s Amb. to China (2020-09-07)
• GUTA warns govt on Ghana-Nigeria Friendship Act proposal (2020-09-06)
• FULL TEXT: Nigeria urges Ghana to revisit law on US$1 million business capital (2020-09-04)
• Airport reopening will fast-track AfCFTA - Chamber for Tourism Industry (2020-09-01)
• FDA to strengthen compliance of local businesses (2020-08-31)
• Customs reveals arrangement to liberalize over 90% of tariffs during AfCFTA implementation (2020-08-28)
• Customs assure trading public of intense educational on AfCFTA trade protocols (2020-08-28)
• GUTA calls for increased education on the AfCFTA protocols (2020-08-28)
• AfCFTA: Major trade groups want govt action on uncompetitive cost of production (2020-08-28)
• AfCFTA Secretariat will help remove trade barriers - Bawumia (2020-08-27)
• AfCTFA: Customs outline arrangement to liberalize over 90% of tariffs (2020-08-27)
• MPS terminal 3 breaks the all-time productivity record on MSC LIVORNO (2020-08-23)
• Body to regulate safe, quality drugs on the continent gets legal nod (2020-08-22)
• Businesses must take advantage of AfCFTA to become competitive – GNCCI (2020-08-21)
• GUTA demands clear rules of origin for AfCFTA (2020-08-21)
• AfCFTA could boost Dubai-Africa trade by 10% over next 5 years (2020-08-20)
• Ghana should not be a spectator in AfCFTA - Business Devt. Minister (2020-08-20)
• Ratify AfCFTA - Trade practitioners charge African states (2020-08-19)
• Pundits propose way forward for successful implementation of AfCFTA (2020-08-19)
• AfCFTA: Trade experts hopeful for bright future for intra-Africa trade (2020-08-19)
• Flashback: Government must create the right environment for private sector in AfCFTA - AGI President (2020-08-19)
• Diplomatic expert expresses doubt about viability of AfCFTA (2020-08-19)
• Develop programme of action to attain benefits of AfCFTA - Trade Minister (2020-08-19)
• Ghanaian businesses should take advantage of AfCFTA - GNCCI (2020-08-19)
• AfCFTA building is Mahama’s legacy – Spio-Gabrah tells Akufo-Addo (2020-08-19)
• AUC salutes President Akufo-Addo for his role in establishing AfCFTA Secretariat (2020-08-19)
• B&FT Editorial: AfCFTA will engender healthy competition among African businesses (2020-08-19)
• AfCFTA phase I and II negotiations nearing completion (2020-08-19)
• Coronavirus magnifies Africa’s need for economic integration – AU Chairperson (2020-08-18)
• B&FT Editorial: AfCFTA Secretariat officially under the AUC (2020-08-18)
• AfCFTA good but we need education to remove current trade barriers – GUTA (2020-08-18)
• LIVESTREAMED: President Akufo-Addo hands over AfCFTA Secretariat building (2020-08-17)
• Ratify AfCFTA agreement by December 2020 - Akufo-Addo to African Heads (2020-08-17)
• President hands over AfCFTA Secretariat building today (2020-08-17)
• AfCFTA Secretary-General grateful to Ghana for hosting Secretariat (2020-08-17)
• African history would be incomplete without Ghana – AfCFTA Secretary-General (2020-08-17)
• Govt supports you 110% - Foreign Affairs Minister to AfCFTA Secretary-General (2020-08-17)
• AfCFTA: Intra-Africa trade to increase by US$35 billion per annum – Trade Minister (2020-08-17)
• Non Traditional Exports rake in US$2.9 billion in 2019 - GEPA report (2020-08-16)
• Akufo-Addo to handover AfCFTA Secretariat building to the African Union Commission (2020-08-16)
• Akufo-Addo to open, hand over AfCFTA secretariat to AUC Monday (2020-08-14)
• AfCTA threatening intra ECOWAS trade (2020-08-12)
• Parliament approves agreement on AfCFTA secretariat (2020-08-05)
• World Bank forecasts AfCFTA to boost Africa’s income by US$450bn (2020-07-30)
• AfCFTA to commence operation in January 2021 - Alan Kyerematen (2020-07-30)
• Free Trade Pact could boost Africa’s income by US$450 billion - Report (2020-07-29)
• Ghana cannot rely on a free market alone for industrialisation - Dr John Kwakye (2020-07-29)
• Ghana positions to become auto hub in AfCFTA era (2020-07-27)
• GIPC boss calls for financial investment in railway sector (2020-07-23)
• Use deferment of AfCFTA to strategise competitive market response – Economist to govt (2020-07-13)
• AfCFTA plan to ride out crippling coronavirus crisis - Vera Songwe (2020-07-09)
• AfCFTA to take-off January 2021 (2020-07-06)
• AfCFTA: Vegetable producers demand structured funding to survive (2020-07-03)
• No timelines in place for AfCFTA’S delayed take-off (2020-07-01)
• Use of different currencies across Africa, barrier to trade - Yoofi Grant (2020-06-30)
• Use of different currencies across Africa, barrier to trade -Grant (2020-06-30)
• Accra International Conference Centre gradually rots away (2020-06-05)
• Realign spending priorities toward supporting private businesses – Kwame Pianim (2020-06-01)
• GIMPA proposes AfCFTA Implementation plan post coronavirus pandemic (2020-06-01)
• We cannot defer plans on AfCFTA - Ayorkor Botchwey urges African leaders (2020-05-27)
• AU Day: Coronavirus has underscored the need for global assistance to African countries – MFA (2020-05-25)
• Africa Regional Index underlines integration as key to building resilient economies (2020-05-25)
• France finally ratifies law ending use of CFA franc in West Africa (2020-05-22)
• France finally ratifies law ending use of CFA franc in West Africa (2020-05-22)
• Rwanda tops countries committed to implementing AfCFTA (2020-05-14)
• Goldstreet Editorial: Why AfCFTA’s start must be postponed (2020-04-17)
• Could AfCFTA implementation minimise trade misinvoicing and IFFs? (2020-04-11)
• Nigeria borders still closed, ECOWAS must bring them to order - GUTA Secretary (2020-04-03)
• First Secretary-General of AfCFTA Secretariat sworn in (2020-03-19)
• 4th Ghana trade and finance conference postponed over coronavirus (2020-03-16)
• Countries must produce quality goods for AfCFTA market – ITC (2020-03-09)
• African leaders must stop attending foreign trade summits - Ablakwa (2020-02-26)
• AfCFTA readiness assessment consultation begins in Accra (2020-02-26)
• AfCFTA readiness assessment consultation begins in Accra (2020-02-24)
• AfCFTA will be fully operational from March – Akufo-Addo (2020-02-24)
• Government negotiating dispute settlement protocol under AfCFTA (2020-02-18)
• Work in Ghana's interest – Foreign Affairs Minister to AfCFTA technical team (2020-02-17)
• AfCFTA: South African diplomat wins top AU job (2020-02-11)
• AU, Ghana sign AfCFTA Secretariat Agreement (2020-02-11)
• Daily Graphic Editorial: African Union must build on success stories (2020-02-11)
• ECOWAS agrees to investigate Nigeria border closure (2020-02-10)
• 'AfCFTA Secretariat will be operational by 31st March' – Akufo-Addo assures AU (2020-02-10)
• Government spent US$3 million on AfCFTA - Akufo-Addo (2020-02-10)
• “AfCFTA secretariat will be operational by 31st March” – President Akufo-Addo assures AU (2020-02-09)
• Here are the 3 shortlisted candidates for General Secretary of AfCFTA; no Ghanaian is included (2020-02-08)
• Government will continue to facilitate effective international trade - Ofori-Atta (2020-02-01)
• Capitalising on AfCFTA: E-Commerce businesses have first hand (2020-01-31)
• Come invest in Ghana – Foreign Affairs Minister tells Saudi investors (2020-01-27)
• B&FT Editorial: Accra hosts Institute of Logistics and Transport's annual Africa Forum (2020-01-24)
• Invest in Ghana – Tony Blair urges entrepreneurs (2020-01-24)
• 4th industrial revolution: Africa must not be a bystander – Ursula (2020-01-23)
• GITFIC 2020 to help participants actualize AfCFTA (2020-01-23)
• Ghanaian Times Editorial: Increased Intra-Africa Trade: The game changer for African economies (2020-01-23)
• Ghanaian products will feature strongly in the global market place – Akufo-Addo (2020-01-22)
• African countries may postpone free trade agreement - EIU predicts (2020-01-21)