Tag: AfCFTA
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PM Abiy Urges G20 to Strengthen Compact with Africa MDTF and Accelerate Debt Relief
Abiy’s Call for a Stronger Compact with Africa Ethiopia’s Prime Minister has urged the G20 to take concrete actions to bolster the Compact with Africa (CWA) Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF). In recent remarks, the prime minister emphasized that a stronger fund is essential for advancing Africa’s development agenda, enabling more robust financial guarantees and facilitating…
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Abiy Urges G20 to Strengthen Compact with Africa Multi-Donor Trust Fund and Push Continental Integration
Abiy Calls on G20 to Strengthen the Compact with Africa Multi-Donor Trust Fund In a high-stakes appeal from Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged the G20 to take decisive steps to reinforce the Compact with Africa (CwA) Multi-Donor Trust Fund. The appeal, delivered at a regional forum, underscores a broader push to expand financial…
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Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential for Faster Growth
Executive Summary: A Continent on the Rise Africa’s economic outlook features slow but steady growth, underpinned by stabilizing inflation, evolving monetary policy, and a shift toward higher-demand commodities. While challenges remain, the region’s long-term potential is underpinned by young demographics, improving governance in places, and a concerted push toward greater regional integration. This article outlines…
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Africa Stablecoin Summit: Shaping the Future of Digital Money
Overview: A landmark gathering on Africa’s digital finance future The Africa Stablecoin Summit, held over two days in Johannesburg, brought together financial authorities, tech innovators, and business leaders from across the continent to explore how stablecoins could reshape Africa’s economic landscape. As governments and regulators increasingly scrutinize digital currencies, the summit served as a practical…
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Togo and AfCFTA Postpone Biashara Afrika Forum to March Next Year
Overview: A Strategic Move for Africa’s Continental Trade Agenda The governments of Togo and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have announced a postponement of the third edition of the Biashara Afrika Forum. Originally scheduled for November 3, the flagship trade and investment platform will now be held in March next year. The…
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Togo and AfCFTA Secretariat Reschedule Biashara Afrika Forum to March 2025
Overview: A strategic shift for Biashara Afrika The government of Togo, in collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat, has announced a postponement of the third Biashara Afrika Forum, Africa’s premier trade and investment platform under the AfCFTA umbrella. Previously set for November 3, the event will now take place in March next year. The reschedule reflects…
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Togo and AfCFTA Secretariat Reschedule Biashara Afrika Forum to March Next Year
Biashara Afrika Forum: A Key Milestone for Africa’s Trade Ambitions The Biashara Afrika Forum, the flagship trade and investment platform of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has been rescheduled to March next year. The event, designed to boost intra-African trade and attract investment into member states, has historically served as a barometer…