The Protocol of Accession was signed on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Geneva by Ghana’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office, the World Trade Organisation, and other ...

This trade report reviews US tariff developments in the context of Africa’s AGOA beneficiaries, prospects of AGOA renewal following its expiry at the end of September including December updates, and ...

The editor of a well-known international newspaper recently wrote that 2025 was the year when the ‘existing world order ended’. President Donald Trump ruined the multilateral institutions that existed ...

Trudi Hartzenberg is the Executive Director of tralac. She has a special interest in trade-related capacity building. Her research areas include trade policy issues, regional integration, investment, ...

Ms Viola Sawere has over 15 years’ experience in international trade policy, private sector development and multi-stakeholder dialogue. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) ...

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The AfCFTA Protocol on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) was adopted by the AU Assembly during its 36th Ordinary Session held from 18 to 19 February 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Protocol ...

US Congress moves to revive Agoa, but SA’s continued participation is in doubt (Daily Maverick) The US Congress is moving to revive the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa)... USTR Greer says ...

Louis A Gitinywa is a law consultant within the Strategic Investment Unit at Cabinet Karangwa & Associés. He is involved in advising both local and international clients on investments, regulations, ...

Cross-border trade is a source of income and livelihoods for thousands of Africans. Over 70% of cross-border traders are women. In Southern Africa, it is estimated that informal cross border trade ...

According to Article 23 of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), entry into force occurs 30 days after the 22nd instrument of ratification is deposited with ...

South Africa set for biggest cash-system overhaul in decades (Engineering News) South Africa’s central bank plans the biggest overhaul of the nation’s cash system in decades, moving to create a ...