AfCFTA trade
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 From Lagos to Mombasa, the ports that once creaked under outdated infrastructure are now ...
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: ...
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 ...
Smart Borders in Africa: How Technology Is Speeding Up Customs, Logistics, and Regional Trade
Picture this: you’re at a border crossing in Africa, and instead of standing in a sweaty, never-ending line with papers in hand, your truckload ...
How Customs Reforms Are Boosting Exports and Reducing Barriers for African Businesses
For decades, many African entrepreneurs have had to wrestle with a frustrating truth: it’s often easier to import goods from Europe or Asia than ...
