AFRICA, Sept. 4 -- Boosting trade flows amongst African countries remains a key economic priority. There is significant opportunity to accelerate the growing intra-African trade in order to unlock investment, catalyse industrialisation, especially processing and adding value to our natural resources.

According to the Africa in Figures 2025 report released by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), intra-African trade grew by 5.4 percent in 2024 to stand at US$206.6 billion, with continued implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) expected to further enhance it.

It is imperative to persist in closing long-standing gaps in trade, investment, and market intelligence that continue to constrain business growth.

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