20 h. ago Africa We Want Summit Highlights Technology and Trade for Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/The 2025 Africa We Want Summit convened entrepreneurs, policymakers and young innovators in Accra to discuss how technology, trade and entrepreneurship can accelerate the continent’s economic transformation through digitalisation and regional integration. Held at Mountville International University College, the summit focused on creating competitive African enterprises under the theme Unlocking Africa’s Market: Technology, Trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/

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7 d. ago EU reaffirms support for African continental free trade area with over $400 billion expected income

The European Union is reaffirming its support for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, describing the single African market integration framework as an engine for growth.

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8 d. ago Ghana Plans AfCFTA Policy Review To Incorporate New Protocols

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-afcfta-policy-review-to-incorporate-new-protocols/Ghana will begin reviewing its National African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Policy Framework and Action Plan early next year to align it with new protocols introduced under the continental trade agreement, Acting National AfCFTA Coordinator Benjamin Asiam announced during a national dialogue on the AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade. The policy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-afcfta-policy-review-to-incorporate-new-protocols/

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9 d. ago AfCFTA chief urges African nations to harness potential for development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Wamkele Keabetswe Mene has urged African countries to turn their potential into inclusive prosperity.  Addressing participants at the Africa Globalized Investment Summit on Wednesday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, Mene said that the global economy is undergoing profound shifts, from supply chain realignments to digital transformation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/

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1 week ago ECOWAS and TradeMark Africa Unite to Harmonize West African Trade Standards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-and-trademark-africa-unite-to-harmonize-west-african-trade-standards/The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and TradeMark Africa have concluded the Abidjan Lagos Corridor Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS)/Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Forum in Accra, addressing quality challenges that affect trade competitiveness along West Africa’s busiest commercial route. The event focused on strengthening trade standards and improving the movement of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-and-trademark-africa-unite-to-harmonize-west-african-trade-standards/

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1 week ago Trade Policy shifts, Ghana’s key exports regain US market competitiveness

The United States' official decision to lift the 15% tariffs on cocoa and other key agricultural exports from Ghana marks a significant turnaround in trade relations. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the reversal, which took effect on November 13, 2025, following a new Executive Order from President Donald Trump. This move, which exempts items like cocoa beans, cashew nuts, avocados, and pineapples, has major implications for the Ghanaian economy, U.S.-Ghana relations, and the broader African trade agenda.

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1 week ago Ghana Validates Regulatory Framework for Continental Trade Negotiations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-validates-regulatory-framework-for-continental-trade-negotiations/Ghana has begun a fresh review of its regulatory framework for trade in services as the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, working with the GIZ Trade Hub, convened a capacity building workshop in Accra to validate the country’s Regulatory Audit Report and assess implications for upcoming negotiations under the African Continental Free Trade Area […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-validates-regulatory-framework-for-continental-trade-negotiations/

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1 week ago Afreximbank Urges Nigeria to Lead West African Transit Reform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-urges-nigeria-to-lead-west-african-transit-reform/Afreximbank has called on Nigeria to take the lead in implementing a regional transit guarantee system under the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) transit regulation, arguing that the move is critical to reducing trade costs and eliminating inefficiencies across West Africa. Speaking at the inaugural Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-urges-nigeria-to-lead-west-african-transit-reform/

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2 w. ago Ghana Targets Rice, Poultry and Cement for Import Substitution Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-targets-rice-poultry-and-cement-for-import-substitution-drive/Ghana is intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on imported goods by expanding local manufacturing capacity in key sectors such as rice, poultry and cement as part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic resilience and take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking in an interview with The High Street Journal, Mr. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-targets-rice-poultry-and-cement-for-import-substitution-drive/

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2 w. ago Trademark Africa Urges ECOWAS to Harmonise Food Safety Standards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trademark-africa-urges-ecowas-to-harmonise-food-safety-standards/Trademark Africa has emphasized the critical need for harmonized food safety and plant health standards across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to eliminate technical barriers hindering smooth cross border trade in the region. Ms. Anthe Vrijilandt, Director of Strategy and Partnership at Trademark Africa, highlighted the persistent delays, spoilage of goods, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trademark-africa-urges-ecowas-to-harmonise-food-safety-standards/

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2 w. ago Africa Launches Revolutionary Digital Trade Infrastructure to Unlock US$70 Billion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-launches-revolutionary-digital-trade-infrastructure-to-unlock-us70-billion/The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has launched a groundbreaking digital trade initiative that could double intra-African commerce by 2035 and generate $23.6 billion in annual economic gains. The Africa Digital Access and Public Infrastructure for Trade (ADAPT) initiative, unveiled on Monday in Johannesburg, establishes an open-source digital platform designed to modernize how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-launches-revolutionary-digital-trade-infrastructure-to-unlock-us70-billion/

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2 w. ago AfCFTA Secretariat Hosts Private Sector Hearings, PAPSS Briefing on the Margins of G20 Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-secretariat-hosts-private-sector-hearings-papss-briefing-on-the-margins-of-g20-summit/The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has convened the Africa Private Sector Hearings (APSH) Pilot Session and a High-Level Briefing on the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The sessions aim to advance the implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement while promoting Africa’s coordinated contribution […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-secretariat-hosts-private-sector-hearings-papss-briefing-on-the-margins-of-g20-summit/

Politics

2 w. ago Ghana Calls for Faster Industrialization at Africa Trade Summit Launch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-faster-industrialization-at-africa-trade-summit-launch/Ghana has launched the Africa Trade Summit 2026 in Accra with a call for African economies to commit to faster industrialization, stronger value addition and a more resilient continental trade architecture. Officials say the event will mark a decisive period for the continent’s economic transformation. Opening the Summit, Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-faster-industrialization-at-africa-trade-summit-launch/

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2 w. ago Otumfuo Osei Tutu II urges deeper Africa–Caribbean Economic Cooperation

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged African and Caribbean nations to take bold steps to strengthen trade and economic cooperation among themselves, insisting that both regions stand to gain significantly from a united economic front. Speaking at the 2025 GUBA Awards Night in Barbados, where he also delivered a thought-provoking public lecture at […]

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3 w. ago Ghana’s commitment to attracting foreign investments, strengthening international partnerships strong – GIPC Boss

Discussions also touched on collaboration within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and strategies to foster sustainable investment flows between the two countries.

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3 w. ago African Trade Chamber, West African Bankers’ Association sign landmark deal to boost regional trade

The African Trade Chamber (ATC) and the West African Bankers’ Association (WABA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing regional financial integration and facilitating trade across West Africa. The agreement seeks to expand access to trade and investment finance while strengthening the foundation for private sector-led economic transformation within the subregion. […]

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3 w. ago ECOWAS Celebrates 50 Years Of Regional Integration With ECOTIFE 2025 At The Lagos International Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-celebrates-50-years-of-regional-integration-with-ecotife-2025-at-the-lagos-international-trade-fair/West Africa is marking five decades of integration and shared progress, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is reaffirming its leadership in driving regional trade, innovation, and sustainable investment. As part of the ECOWAS@50 celebrations, the ECOWAS Trade and Investment Forum & Exhibition (ECOTIFE) takes center stage at the 2025 Lagos International […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-celebrates-50-years-of-regional-integration-with-ecotife-2025-at-the-lagos-international-trade-fair/

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3 w. ago West Africa Energy Leaders Gather for Regional Cooperation Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-energy-leaders-gather-for-regional-cooperation-summit/Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition will serve as Patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) scheduled for December 2 to 3, 2025 in Accra, bringing together regional government leaders, investors, and industry partners to showcase investment opportunities and energy integration developments. The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) joins as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-energy-leaders-gather-for-regional-cooperation-summit/

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3 w. ago ITC and Afreximbank Launch Training for African Trade Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/itc-and-afreximbank-launch-training-for-african-trade-expansion/African businesses now have a practical pathway to expand across the continent through a free training programme designed to strengthen their capacity to trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Delivered by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the online course provides firms with hands-on skills, market insights, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/itc-and-afreximbank-launch-training-for-african-trade-expansion/

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