This study analyzes the potential effects of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on fiscal stability, using panel data from 54 African economies that have ratified the AfCFTA from 2010 to 2021. The study uses a dynamic system GMM model to address endogeneity, simultaneity, measurement bias, and reverse causality issues. The findings indicate that the AfCFTA agreement may reduce government revenue and spending. Furthermore, the study found that the AfCFTA could lead to an increase in government debt

While the AfCFTA, Africa’s continental free trade area, is often viewed as the primary framework for economic transformation, countries pursue national priorities and growth strategies through numerou...

Bahauddin Foizee on Indian Ocean security, critical minerals, infrastructure finance and AfCFTA. Interviewed by Kabelo Molefe.

 President Paul Kagame met with a delegation from the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Private Sector Coalition Group at Urugwiro Village in Kigali on October 27, 2026, as Rwanda and African partners seek to turn the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) vision into practical financial and digital solutions. The delegation was led by Dr. James Mwangi, CEO of Equity Group Holdings, and Dr.

Organisers invite researchers, policymakers, academics, practitioners, business leaders, development partners, and innovators to submit papers, policy briefs, case studies, panel proposals, and other…

Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse facilitates N86.8bn in settlements over five years as Nigeria attracts $23bn in capital and plans an investment ombudsman.

89 CSOs, including Amnesty have asked the federal government to publish its review of investment treaties, warning that international arbitration could expose public funds to costly claims and constrain Nigeria’s ability to enforce environmental and climate regulations.

This article uses the structured gravity model to examine the potential effects of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on trade within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region. The results show that liberalising trade through the AfCFTA has the potential effect of increasing intra-COMESA trade 1.96 times. Trade diversion is bound to occur with extra-COMESA imports expected to increase by 1.32 times.  However, the formation of the AfCFTA is important for COMESA as it leads to an overall improvement in intra-COMESA trade by 88.89%. Furthermore, the results show pure trade creation effects, in terms of exports, suggesting an increase in the welfare of non-COMESA members. The article significantly contributes to the growing body of research on the ongoing deliberations on trade integration and regionalism. It further provides an exciting opportunity to advance extant knowledge by amalgamating trade indicators and model-based analysis to understand the implications of the establishment of the AfCFTA for African countries

Story By : Deborah Adorsu The National Coordinator of the National AfCFTA Coordination Office, Dode Seidu, says Ghana made significant progress under the African Continental Free Trade Area in 2025, exporting non-traditional export goods to 47 African countries. In an interview on Wednesday, October

Tripoli 20 October 2026 (Lana) A national committee tasked with preparing a legal and regulatory framework for establishing an international arbitration center in Libya held its first inaugural meeting yesterday at the headquarters of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Tripoli.The meeting was held in accordance with the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity Decision No. 410 of 2026

In early 2026, the AU Assembly tasked the AfCFTA Council of Ministers with negotiating a new protocol on industrial policy and development. To prevent this initiative from joining the long history of ...

The Osun State Government has challenged an ex parte order restricting its bank accounts over a $13.9 million arbitration award in favour of Gamji Nigeria

Africa Automotive — AfCFTA deal puts South Africa’s car makers in the driving seat South Africa’s automotive industry stands to deepen its role in regional value chains following a renewed push …

Planned restructuring at the state-owned firm has raised concerns over the recovery of disputed funds. The legal battle stems from a distribution agreement that provides for arbitration. Naipa Supermarkets Limited has moved to the High Court in Lodwar seeking orders to freeze the assets and bank accounts of New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited (KCC) over a Ksh420 million claim pending arbitration. The supermarket wants the court to restrain KCC from selling, transferring, leasing, charging or otherwise disposing of its properties, including milk processing factories, machinery, vehicles and other equipment, until the dispute is resolved. In an application filed in Civil Suit No. E006 of 2025 through lawyer Philip Nyachoti, Naipa argues that KCC’s planned financial restructuring and modernisation could expose its assets to the risk of disposal, potentially making it difficult to recover the money if the arbitration award goes in its favour. The company is also seeking orders restraining KCC and financial institutions holding its funds from withdrawing, transferring or concealing money in its bank accounts. Naipa further wants the court to direct KCC to provide security for the Ksh420 million claim within 14 days, either through an irrevocable bank guarantee issued by a reputable commercial bank or a cash deposit into an interest-earning joint escrow account. Should KCC fail to comply, the supermarket wants its processing factories, real estate and other fixed assets attached before judgment to secure the disputed amount. In a supporting affidavit, Naipa Managing Director Anthony Munene Kibetu said the application was prompted by recent government directives concerning the financial restructuring, modernisation and reorganisation of KCC. Kibetu stated that President William Ruto issued the directives during the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit held at the Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi between October 7 and 9, 2026. READ ALSO: Livestock takes nearly half of AFC’s Sh19.91B loans According to the affidavit, the proposed measures include settling approximately Ksh8 billion in outstanding KCC debts through the forthcoming Supplementary Budget, overhauling processing plants and machinery, and introducing biweekly payments to dairy farmers. Naipa argues that the proposed changes raise concerns about the potential transfer, disposal or dissipation of KCC assets before the arbitration proceedings are concluded. “Unless this Honourable Court intervenes urgently and grants the preservatory and protective orders sought herein, there exists a real and substantial risk,” Kibetu stated in the affidavit, warning that the restructuring could undermine the supermarket’s ability to recover any amount awarded to it. He further contends that the disposal of KCC assets could render a future arbitral award ineffective and expose the supermarket to substantial financial losses. The dispute stems from a distribution agreement dated January 1, 2022, which provides for arbitration in the event of a disagreement between the parties. According to Naipa’s application, arbitration proceedings were instituted following directions issued by the High Court on December 1, 2025. The arbitration is scheduled for hearing on November 5 and 18, 2026. Naipa maintains that it moved to court promptly after the recent government announcements and argues that granting the requested orders would not unfairly prejudice KCC. The supermarket is asking the court to preserve KCC’s assets and funds until the arbitration is concluded and any resulting award is fully satisfied. By Obegi Malack Get more stories from our website: Sacco Review. For comments and clarifications, write to: Saccoreview@shrendpublishers.co.ke Kindly follow us via our social media pages on Facebook: Sacco Review Newspaper for timely updates Stay ahead of the pack! Grab the latest Sacco Review newspaper!

外務省は10月13、14日、「日本とアフリカとの経済連携強化に関する産学官検討委員会」の第2回会合を開いた。アフリカ側委員がアフリカ大陸自由貿易圏（AfCFTA）の意義と、インフラや行政能力といった実施面の課題を発表し、日本側は日本企業が抱える物流の課題を示した。委員会は昨年のTICAD 9で設置が表明されたもので、2027年度中に報告書をまとめて外相に出す。

The Ethiopian government has taken over the restoration of the stalled Awash-Kombolcha-Hara Gebeya railway line using internal resources while legal arbitration with the former contractor nears its end.

The OAL Arbitration Policy Centre has urged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to accelerate the

It is time for AFRICA to STOP complaining about its problems and take action: Watch as Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama outlines a series of issues impacting the #continent. According to Mahama,...

Africa credit rating agency launched The African Export-Import Bank has welcomed the launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency, calling it a defining moment for the continent’s financial …