AfCFTA: The Egyptian and Nigerian Journey To Easing Intra Africa Trade.

Why can it still be easier for an African business to buy from outside the continent than from another African country?

The African Continental Free Trade Area promises a single market, but turning that ambition into reality requires more than signing agreements. Countries must simplify customs procedures, harmonise standards, recognise rules of origin and invest in transport, logistics and energy infrastructure.

Egypt is upgrading trade infrastructure and positioning itself as a bridge between regions, while Nigeria is working on a national single window to make border processes more seamless.

Now, we ask what it will take to make trading across Africa easier, cheaper and more competitive.