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African Ports Transformation: The New Gateways Powering the Future of Global Trade from Africa
It’s hard to ignore what’s quietly unfolding along Africa’s coastlines. From Lagos to Mombasa, the ports that once creaked under outdated infrastructure are now ...
How Honey and Apiculture Are Creating Thousands of Jobs Across Africa with AfTra Support
It’s funny how something as simple as honey, which most of us only think about when we have a sore throat or want to ...
5 Agricultural Crops from Africa That Are Ready to Conquer Global Export Markets in 2025
Africa’s farms have always carried a quiet power—feeding local communities for centuries, shaping cultural traditions, and grounding economies in the most fundamental way: food. ...
Value Addition Explained: The Key to Unlocking Africa’s Agricultural and Trade Success Stories
When people talk about Africa’s growth story, the spotlight often falls on its vast natural resources—oil, gold, cocoa, coffee, cotton. But here’s the catch: ...
Why African Farmers Need Trade Funding Today More Than Ever to Compete Globally
Walk through a bustling market in Nairobi or Accra, and you’ll notice something: African farmers aren’t short on grit or quality. From fragrant cocoa ...
Harmonised Standards in Africa: The Shortcut to Bigger Trade Deals and Cross-Border Efficiency
It’s funny how sometimes the smallest details, like the type of plug your charger uses or the labeling on a bag of rice, can ...
Top 5 Trade Corridors Driving Economic Growth and Development Across the African Continent
If you zoom out and look at Africa from a trade map, it almost feels like watching arteries pumping life into a growing body. ...
Case Study: How Africa Trade Fund Grants Helped a Local Exporter Reach International Markets
It started with a tiny warehouse on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana. Dusty floor, buzzing fans, and a few workers huddled around sacks of ...
SMEs in Africa: Why Funding Is the Missing Link to Growth and How AfTra Is Filling the Gap
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa are often called the “backbone” of the continent’s economy. And that’s not just a fancy phrase—they actually ...
The Future of Trade Finance in Africa: Donor Insights, Market Predictions, and AfTra’s Roadmap
Trade finance might not sound like the most exciting dinner table topic, but in Africa, it’s becoming a game changer. Imagine small exporters in ...