🇬🇭🇳🇴On 4 November 2026, H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the #AfCFTA Secretariat, hosted H.E. Dr @KvistadMikal, Ambassador of Norway 🇳🇴 (Norwegian Embassy in Accra) to Ghana, for a meeting at the Secretariat in #Accra.
The Secretary-General briefed the Ambassador on the progress of the #AfCFTA agenda. He pointed to the sustained political commitment of State Parties, reflected in 50 ratifications as at September 2026 and in the adoption of the Protocols that underpin the Agreement establishing the #AfCFTA.
Discussions also covered the Secretariat’s work to advance regional economic integration across the continent. The two sides compared experiences, including from Europe, and considered the opportunities and challenges of moving from negotiations to implementation.
#AfCFTA #Norway #CreatingOneAfricanMarket
⚖️ The AfCFTA Appellate Body is now complete with seven Members.
At the 16th Meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body in Accra on 4 November 2026, Prof. Paul Kuruk (Ghana) and Dr. Bett Jackson Kiprotich (Kenya) took the oath of office in the presence of H.E. @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of the #AfCFTA Secretariat.
The milestone advances a transparent, predictable and rules-based approach to resolving trade disputes, strengthening confidence in Africa’s single market.
#AfCFTA #DisputeSettlement #CreatingOneAfricanMarket
🎮 Day 2 at the AfCFTA Esports and Gaming Pavilion at #CANEXWKND2026 in Lagos brings the industry together for a full programme on governance, talent and investment.
Today’s line-up (GMT+1):
10:30 | Beyond Betting: Governance and Regulation
11:15 | Talent Pathway: Grassroots to Professional
12:05 | Creatives Connect Afrika 2026 mini roadshow
13:05 | Fireside Chat: Investing in the Creative Sector, with Obi Osika and Yahaya Maikori.
The CCA roadshow previews the 30 November–3 December 2026 event in #Accra.
Together, these conversations look at practical ways to grow African esports and creative businesses and connect them to opportunities across the continent.
📍 Block B, Exhibition Hall 2, Wole Soyinka Centre for Cultural and Creative Arts.
#AfCFTA #Esports #CreativesConnectAfrika
🎮🔥 Gamers in action, industry voices on stage and great energy at the #AfCFTA Esports and Gaming Pavilion at #CANEXWKND2026 in Lagos!
Ms. @MburuNdoria delivered opening remarks on behalf of H.E. @MeneWamkele, highlighting African-owned gaming content, innovation and opportunities under the #AfCFTA.
The opening was followed by “The State of Play: Esports in Africa”, moderated by Gabriel Ajala with Ikechukwu Okoye , Ronny Lusigi (@ESF_Kenya) and @KwesiHayford_ . Beyond the stage, gamers and esports enthusiasts are bringing the Pavilion to life. 🕹️
More action and conversations tomorrow. Stay tuned!
#AfCFTA #EsportsAfrica #CreatingOneAfricanMarket
🎮 AFRICA, IT’S GAME TIME! 🌍🔥
Day 1 of the AfCFTA Esports and Gaming Pavilion is here! 🎉 At #CANEXWKND2026, join “The State of Play: Esports in Africa” for a conversation on the people and possibilities shaping the industry, including opportunities in trade in services.
🎙️ Keynote addresses from Director @NdoriaEmily of the #AfCFTA Secretariat and Yahaya Maikori of the Esports Federation of Nigeria.
🎤 Gabriel Ajala moderates a panel featuring Ikechukwu Okoye, Ronny Lusigi (@ESF_Kenya) and @KwesiHayford_.
📅 6 November 2026 | 11:00–12:45 (GMT+1)
📍 Block B, Exhibition Hall 2, Wole Soyinka Centre, Lagos 🇳🇬
Come for the games. Stay for the big ideas! 🕹️
#AfCFTA #AfricanEsports #TradeInServices #CreatingOneAfricanMarket
The #AfCFTA Media Webinar is happening now!
Under the theme “Five Years of Trading: What Is Moving, What Is Blocked, and How to Report It,”
We invite policymakers, academics, business leaders, trade experts, researchers, journalists and all interested stakeholders to join this important conversation.
Don't miss the opportunity to engage, learn and contribute to the discussion.
🔗 Join the webinar now: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
#AfCFTA #Media
🌍 7,000+ SMEs reached across 16 African countries!
The #AfCFTA Digital Inclusion & Entrepreneurship Programme (ADIEP), powered by @Google Hustle Academy, marked the close of Phase 1 at the #AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra today. Implemented with UpSkills Universe, the programme is helping African SMEs gain the skills to grow and trade across borders.
Launched in November 2025, its free, one-day bootcamps cover Cross-Border Digital Trade, Cloud for Small Businesses and AI for Productivity, with sessions in English, French, Arabic and Portuguese.
As Chief Technical Advisor Gilberto Antonio noted, AI can help even small businesses create marketing content, understand customers, research markets and connect with business partners.
Phase 2 is now in preparation and will expand to additional countries, extending digital trade opportunities to more African entrepreneurs.
#AfCFTA #ADIEP #DigitalTrade #CreatingOneAfricanMarket
Kigali, Rwanda | Stronger SMEs. Greater market access. A more integrated African market.
The #AfCFTA SME Booster Programme has officially commenced its Eastern Africa Cohort, bringing together SMEs and Business Support Organisations (BSOs) for targeted capacity-building and practical engagement on trading under the AfCFTA.
Through expert-led sessions and practical learning, participants will strengthen their understanding of trade requirements, explore market opportunities and build their readiness to compete across Africa.
The goal is to bridge knowledge gaps, foster meaningful business connections and translate the promise of the AfCFTA into tangible opportunities for African enterprises.
The Eastern Africa Cohort is being implemented through a collaborative partnership between the @AfCFTA;@EUtoAU; @ITCnews; the @BetterThan_Cash; and @UNDPAfrica
#AfCFTA #SMEBooster #AfricanSMEs
Un marché unique ne tient pleinement ses promesses que lorsque ceux qui définissent les politiques publiques et ceux qui font du commerce en maîtrisent les possibilités.
Au National College of Defence Studies d’Accra, le 4 novembre 2026, Mme @CEGEofficiel , Directrice de l’Engagement du secteur privé et de la Communication au Secrétariat de la #ZLECAf, est intervenue au nom du Secrétaire général, S.E. @MeneWamkele.
Les chiffres : 55 États membres de l’Union africaine, près de 1,4 milliard de personnes, un PIB cumulé d’environ 3 500 milliards de dollars américains.
Au 4 septembre 2026, 50 États avaient déposé leurs instruments de ratification. Les échanges ont débuté le 1er janvier 2021 et plus de 12 000 certificats d’origine ont été délivrés.
Les outils : règles d’origine, Livre électronique des tarifs, mécanisme de signalement des barrières non tarifaires, @papss_africa , Fonds d’ajustement de la #ZLECAf.
Le message : les gouvernements créent les conditions, mais ce sont les entreprises qui donnent vie au marché unique.
#ZLECAf #CommerceIntraAfricain #VersUnMarchéUniqueAfricain
A single market only fully delivers on its promises when those who set public policy and those who trade understand what it makes possible.
At the National College of Defence Studies in Accra on 4 November 2026, Ms. @CEGEofficiel E. Gnassingbe-Essonam, Director of Private Sector Engagement and Communications at the #AfCFTA Secretariat, spoke on behalf of the Secretary-General, H.E. @MeneWamkele.
The figures: 55 African Union Member States, about 1.4 billion people, a combined GDP of approximately US$3.5 trillion. As at 4 September 2026, 50 States had deposited their instruments of ratification. Trading began on 1 January 2021 and more than 12,000 Certificates of Origin have been issued.
The tools: Rules of Origin, #AfCFTA e-Tariff Book, the mechanism for reporting non-tariff barriers, PAPSS, AfCFTA Adjustment Fund.
The message: governments create the conditions, but it is businesses that bring the single market to life.
#AfCFTA #IntraAfricanTrade #CreatingOneAfricanMarket
Is your country in the AfCFTA, and can its businesses use it?
This Thursday, 5 November, the AfCFTA Secretariat takes journalists through the six steps to trading, the figures, their dates and sources, and answers your questions.
🕒 10:00 GMT
🔗zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
#AfCFTA #AfricanTrade
One African Market, Fair Competition: What Will It Take to Deliver?
One African market. Fair competition.
What will it take to deliver?
In the full #AfCFTAPodcast, Malick Diallo explores competition and market integration in Africa—and why they matter for the AfCFTA.
Watch on YouTube:
youtu.be/Dty1gXDYH0k
#AfCFTA #Competition #IntraAfricanTrade
The multilateral system has underpinned peace and security since 1945. Today it is under strain.
Why the Secretary-General believes citizens will reinforce it.
H.E. @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of the #AfCFTA Secretariat, at @CNN's Global Perspectives: In Doha, on the panel moderated by CNN @amanpour.
#AfCFTA #CNNGlobalPerspectives #CreatingOneAfricanMarket
One African Market, Fair Competition:
What Will It Take to Deliver?
What will make one African market work for businesses and consumers?
In this #AfCFTAPodcast teaser, Malick Diallo puts competition and market integration in focus.
Watch now; full episode coming soon on YouTube;
youtube.com/@afcftasecretari…
#AfCFTA #Competition #MarketIntegration
🇶🇦 Doha Highlights | Africa’s voice on the global stage. 🌍
From high-level exchanges to media engagements, H.E. @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of the #AfCFTA Secretariat, participated in CNN’s Global Perspectives: In Doha, engaging with leaders and stakeholders from across the world.
A look back at key moments from his participation, highlighting the AfCFTA Secretariat’s continued engagement in global conversations on trade and economic integration.
#AfCFTA #CNNGlobalPerspectives #Doha
🇶🇦 À #Doha, au panel « The Negotiators » de @CNN , avec @brett_mcgurk et @HibaQasas , le Secrétaire général de la #ZLECAf, S.E.M. @MeneWamkele, a défendu le multilatéralisme comme la solution pour créer un marché unique africain.
#ZLECAf #Multilatéralisme
🇶🇦 “At this point, multilateralism is the solution for us to create a single market.”
H.E. @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of the #AfCFTA Secretariat, on “The Negotiators” at CNN’s Global Perspectives: In Doha, with @brett_mcgurk and @HibaQasas .
#AfCFTA #Multilateralism
🇬🇭🤝🇨🇭 The #AfCFTA Secretariat, in collaboration with @ITCnews, welcomed Swiss agribusiness buyers in Accra.
The Secretariat shared tools for trading under the #AfCFTA and highlighted Ghana–Swiss partnerships, value addition and access to wider markets.
#AfCFTA #CreatingOneAfricanMarket #Agribusiness #TradePartnerships
🇺🇬✈️🇬🇭 Connecting African skies, markets and opportunities!
Following Uganda Airlines’ inaugural Entebbe–Accra service via #Lagos on 27 October, Ms. @CEGEofficiel, Director of Private Sector Engagement and Communications, represented H.E. @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of the #AfCFTA Secretariat, at the #Uganda–#Ghana Business Forum in #Accra on 28 October.
The Forum brought together Ugandan ministers, public institutions and business and tourism leaders, alongside Ghanaian counterparts.
She urged both countries to turn improved air connectivity into measurable trade opportunities and proposed exploring a joint business engagement and market access programme to connect African businesses with buyers, partners and new markets.
#AfCFTA #UgandaGhana #OneMarketOneSky
Demain à #Doha, le Secrétaire général de la #ZLECAf, S.E. Wamkele Mene, participe à « The Negotiators », séance de Global Perspectives: In #Doha (@CNN ), avec @brett_mcgurk et @HibaQasas , animée par @amanpour.
54 des 55 États membres de l’Union africaine ont signé l’Accord.
50 ont déposé leurs instruments de ratification. L’enjeu : le faire produire des résultats.
#CreatingOneAfricanMarket #ZLECAf #CNNglobalperspectives
