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Intra-African trade hits Sh28.8tr, but AfCFTA rollout lags

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Trade PS Alfred Kombudo during the KNCCI, Exporters’ Forum, aimed at strengthening Kenyan exporters’ participation in AfCFTA in Serena hotel on March 13, 2025. [File, Standard]

Africa is being urged to speed up implementation of the AfCFTA as trade within the continent hits a record high, with experts warning that weak infrastructure, remaining tariffs and poor policy coordination could undermine its benefits.

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