The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA): A Catalyst for Economic Integration and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa
By Dr. Hebatallah Adam
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), initiated in January 2021, signifies a key achievement in Africa’s economic advancement. The AfCFTA constitutes the largest free trade area globally, encompassing 1.3 billion individuals and a collective GDP over $3 trillion, based on the number of member nations (African Union, 2020).