African trade has long been slowed by a quiet but powerful barrier. A product made in Kampala and destined for Nairobi or Lagos often has to go through repeated testing, …
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The war that raised prices across Africa – without firing a shot on African soil
The Middle East conflict has restructured Africa’s import costs permanently. From Cairo to Cape Town and Accra to Kinshasa, no business was untouched. Africa’s supply chain leaders must now act …
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Afreximbank delivers Solid, Steady Performance for Nine Months ended 30 Septemeber 2025
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or the “Bank”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) delivered solid results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, underscoring its continued financial resilience. During the …
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NEW ERA FOR AFRICAN SUPPLY CHAINS AS ASCON SETS UNIFIED STANDARDS
The African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) has officially launched, marking a turning point for Africa’s role in global trade. Founded in Accra, Ghana, on August 22, 2025, ASCON aims to unite professional …
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Dr. George Elombi Appointed Afreximbank’s Fourth President, Vows to Deepen Impact
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt, swore in Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s fourth President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, taking over from Prof. …
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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Celebrates Outgoing President and Chairman
African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) in Cairo, Egypt, marked the end of the tenure of Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah as its President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, with a …
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Africa Trade Gateway Boosts Digital Trade Growth with National Awareness Launch in Rwanda
The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a pioneering digital trade ecosystem designed to revolutionize Africa’s trade, has launched an initiative for national adoption awareness in Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s …
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Uganda and Egypt Forge Stronger Economic Ties, Eye Boost in Trade and Investment
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s three-day working state visit to Egypt has paved the way for deeper economic cooperation between the two Nile-linked nations, with both leaders committing to strengthening trade, …
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EAC Launches Single Customs Bond to Unlock $2 Billion in Business Capital Across Region
In a landmark move poised to transform regional trade and free up billions in locked business capital, the East African Community (EAC) launched the EACBond, a unified customs guarantee instrument …
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How Uganda is Positioning Itself as a Logistics Hub in East Africa
Uganda is taking bold steps to position itself as a strategic logistics hub in East Africa, aiming to capitalize on its central location, improve trade competitiveness, and unlock regional integration …
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