AfCFTA Chief Urges Africa Integration

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The head of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Wamkele Mene, has urged African countries to accelerate economic integration as global trade fractures and supply chains weaken. Speaking at a World Economic Forum-linked meeting, Mene said Africa must build a unified domestic market, unlock local capital, and cut infrastructure and logistics costs. He noted that AfCFTA, now ratified by 50 countries, is shifting from negotiations to implementation.