The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has so far failed to boost Africa’s global trade participation that still stands at a mere 3%, according to a new report that assessed the progress in regional integration in the continent. African countries continue to conduct a greater volume of trade with countries beyond the continent rather […]
A high-level conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva placed long-term displacement in Africa at the centre of discussions, with speakers drawing particular attention to the dire humanitarian conditions in Algeria’s Tindouf camps. The event, held on the sidelines of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, was convened by several NGOs […]
Growth expected in Morocco’s agricultural output in 2017 after contracting due to a severe drought episode in 2016 will support the country’s economic activity, says an analysis published by Proshare, an African online business. Sustained efforts to improve the business environment and political stability will continue to boost investor sentiment, which bodes well for the […]
