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Africa: Let’s Encourage Free Trade, Movement in Africa!

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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Transport and logistics infrastructure are an integral component in the implementation of the AfCFTA ideals.

It not only provides access to consumer markets, connects raw materials to beneficiary markets, promotes regional integration, but also improves connectivity to the global economy.

It is always sad to come to the reality that African nations are still creating barriers, thus shutting their doors to development. Europe and other advanced nations were able to first deal with investment and free trade zones in their respective nations.

It is just rather unfortunate that travelling to some African nations is even more difficult than travelling outside the continent. This is not only discouraging investment, but also leaves much to be desired.

This doesn’t only promote free trade but also boost economies and strengthen bonds among nations. The more we trade among ourselves, the more we promote investment, development and above all, ?

It was reported in the Tuesday edition of The Point,that the minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment Mr Babubacar Ousmaila Joof, has observed that for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to work for the continent, the issue of transportation and logistics must be addressed.

Mr Joof said this at the just concluded second Africa Prosperity Dialogue held in Ghana, where he represented His Excellency President Adama Barrow. The forum was held from 25th to 27th January 2024. This is not only a wise observation, but the fact of the matter. We cannot just talk about free trade when there exist barriers to free movement of goods and services along our borders. African countries need to break that barrier and remove all trade barriers, as it is not only hindering development, but costing citizens a great deal.