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AfCFTA Council of Ministers concludes 18th Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria assumes the chairpersonship as focus shifts fully to implementation
Press Release As global trade fragments and competition for investment and control over supply chains intensifies, Ministers placed the delivery of a single African market at the centre of the continent’s economic priority — and welcomed Nigeria as the incoming…
Jobs, Infrastructure and AfCFTA Take Centre Stage in Africa’s Growth Agenda
Leaders at the African Caucus in Banjul say creating jobs, investing in infrastructure and accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area are critical to transforming the continent’s youthful population into a powerful engine of economic growth. By CTV Africa BANJUL,…
Africa Calls for Fairer Global Financial System as Leaders Push Investment Over Aid
By Pa Modou Cham BANJUL, The Gambia — African leaders have mounted a renewed campaign for a fundamental overhaul of the global financial system, arguing that the continent’s economic transformation will remain constrained unless international institutions address what they describe…
African Leaders Chart New Course for Economic Growth Through Investment, Innovation and Inclusion
As global economic uncertainty deepens, African leaders meeting in Banjul call for bold reforms, stronger partnerships and homegrown solutions to unlock the continent’s vast economic potential. By Pa Modou Cham BANJUL, The Gambia — African leaders have called for a…
Sierra Leone Suspends Controversial US$25 Airport Security Fee Amid Public Outcry
By CTV Africa Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone has suspended the controversial US$25 Airport Security Fee at the Freetown International Airport, a levy that has long drawn criticism from travelers and civil society groups over concerns…
Gambia Cuts Fuel Prices for July as Global Oil Market Eases
By CTV Africa Motorists and businesses across The Gambia are set to benefit from lower fuel costs after the government announced a reduction in pump prices for July 2026 following its monthly petroleum price review. The Ministry responsible for petroleum…
AfCFTA Chief Unveils Bold Vision for Africa’s $712 Billion Digital Economy at Lagos Forum
By Pa Modou Cham Africa is on the cusp of a digital trade revolution that could transform the continent into one of the world’s most dynamic economic powerhouses, AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene declared Wednesday as he opened the Second AfCFTA…
AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene Bags Africa Intellectual Property Leadership Award
Press Release The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, has been honoured with the All Africa Intellectual Property Leadership and Continental Integration Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contribution to advancing Africa’s…
AfCFTA Unveils Bold Plan to Empower Women, Youth and Digital Innovators Across Africa
By Pa Modou Cham The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has intensified efforts to position women, youth and digital innovators at the centre of Africa’s economic transformation, unveiling new initiatives aimed at expanding market access, simplifying cross-border trade…