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Leaders must right Africa free trade deal

The postponement of the trading date for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) due to the disruptions caused by Covid-19 epidemic gives leaders time to iron out contentious issues.

The African Heads of State Summit that was to give AfCFTA’s commencement date had been expected to take place this month in South Africa but has been rescheduled to next year, according to Secretary General Wamkele Mene.

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