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President John Dramani Mahama speaking about Africa’s trade connectivity challenges and the need for stronger regional infrastructure.

Business

Shipping to Europe Easier Than Trading Across Africa–President John Mahama

A striking observation from Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has reignited conversations about one of Africa’s biggest economic paradoxes: despite decades of regional integration efforts, moving goods across the continent often remains more difficult than exporting them overseas. Speaking on…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 4, 2026

President Tinubu speaks at Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, advocating Africa First policy, AfCFTA trade activation, regional collaboration, and Nigeria’s $20bn FDI milestone in 2026.

News

Tinubu Pushes “Africa First” Demands Trade Revolution Across Africa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has called for a stronger “Africa First” economic direction while speaking at the Africa CEO Forum Presidential Panel in Kigali, Rwanda, where he urged African nations to stop relying on external economic dependency and instead…

Published by ttybrandafrica
May 16, 2026

Dr. Eyob Tekalign speaking at African economic integration forum

News

Africa Must Trade Within:NBE Governor Urges End to Fear of Intra-African Trade

African countries have been urged to confront long-standing fears around trading with one another, as momentum builds for deeper continental integration. The call was made by Ethiopia’s central bank governor during a high-level policy discussion focused on Africa’s economic future.…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 19, 2026

Africa

Why Africa’s Single Market Will Fail Without SMEs–Dr. Daniel McCauley

Africa’s economic transformation will not be delivered by policy documents alone. It will be built by traders, small manufacturers, women entrepreneurs, and young founders who can move goods across borders without friction. This powerful message echoed through the halls of…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 6, 2026

Business

Morocco’s CGEM Pushes for Localised African Value Chains to Drive Industrialisation

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) has renewed calls for stronger, localised and complementary value chains across Africa, positioning regional integration as a key driver of industrialisation, job creation, and reduced reliance on imports. Speaking to a group of…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 27, 2025

Business

AfCFTA’s $3.4 Trillion Market Could Replace Uncertain US Trade for South Africa

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretary-General Wamkele Mene has urged South Africa to accelerate its focus on African markets, warning that ongoing trade uncertainty with the United States makes diversification essential. Speaking in an interview with SABC News on…

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President John Mahama Reaffirms Support for AfCFTA, Highlights Infrastructure as Key

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated the urgent need for massive infrastructure investment to unlock the full potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking during a meeting in Accra with AfCFTA Secretary General Wamkele Mene,…

Published by ttybrandafrica
July 19, 2025

Events

Inside the Event That Brought Africa’s Biggest Leaders Together to Shape the Continent’s Future

The Africa CEO Forum 2025, held on May 12 and 13 in Abidjan, brought together more than 2,800 participants, marking the highest turnout in the forum’s history. The gathering saw the convergence of heads of state, global CEOs, ministers, and…

Tinubu Pushes “Africa First” Demands Trade Revolution Across Africa

Africa Must Trade Within:NBE Governor Urges End to Fear of Intra-African Trade

Why Africa’s Single Market Will Fail Without SMEs–Dr. Daniel McCauley

Morocco’s CGEM Pushes for Localised African Value Chains to Drive Industrialisation

AfCFTA’s $3.4 Trillion Market Could Replace Uncertain US Trade for South Africa

President John Mahama Reaffirms Support for AfCFTA, Highlights Infrastructure as Key

Inside the Event That Brought Africa’s Biggest Leaders Together to Shape the Continent’s Future

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