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African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
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Journalists Who Cover African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Adam Alqali
Adam Alqali is a development journalist based in Kano, Nigeria with over 5 years’ experience in investigative, fact checking, research and development reporting. He currently reports for amongst others, africacheck.org, Newsdiary online, National Review as well as African Newspage. He has ...
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Feature Stories
Fact Checking
Current Affairs
Fact Checking
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AfCFTA: Media engagement as the missing link
The article emphasizes the urgent need for a sustained media campaign to bridge the gap between the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the media. It highlights the significant milestones and potential benefits of AfCFTA, including economic growth, poverty reduction, and increased intra-African trade. The text calls for more intensive media engagement to educate and sensitize African citizens, counter misinformation, and convert skeptics into advocates. It also underscores the importance of using various media channels, including entertainment media, to promote the AfCFTA message.
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Neusa E Silva
With a diversified portfolio that easily reflects my passion for journalism, I have had the pleasure of working with global media outlets in radio, television, physical newspapers, and digital news platforms. My portfolio includes journalistic work for Euronews, CNN Portugal, DW, Africanews, ...
Portuguese
English
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Investigative Journalism
Business
Breaking News
Climate Change
Jobs Completed 13
Job Success Rate 85%
Usually Responds Within a few weeks
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AfCFTA chief: Free trade can help Africa beat recession
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) launched on January 1, 2021, aiming to unite a $3 trillion market and unlock over $84 billion in intra-African exports. Despite Covid-19 restrictions slowing progress, Secretary-General Wamkele Mene discussed the potential of AfCFTA to help Africa recover from its first technical recession in nearly 30 years. Mene highlighted ongoing efforts to harmonize customs and tariffs and the development of a pan-African payments platform with Afreximbank. He also acknowledged the need for gradual integration and inclusivity, drawing lessons from the European Union's model.
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Paul Ejime
Paul Ejime is a Global Affairs Analyst. A widely traveled journalist, former War Correspondent and author, he is an independent Consultant on Communications and Media development and Governance Issues, such as peace and security and elections.
French
Journalism
Current Affairs
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Niger’s coup: Who loses from ECOWAS sanctions?
ECOWAS sanctions on Niger following the coup have significant economic repercussions for Niger and its neighboring countries, impacting trade, livelihoods, and regional stability. The sanctions affect border towns, transit trade, and electricity imports, leading to increased prices and economic strain. Neighboring countries, including Benin and Nigeria, face economic challenges due to their trade dependencies with Niger. The situation raises questions about the effectiveness of regional governance and the balance between enforcing democratic norms and maintaining economic stability. The broader implications for regional trade agreements and external partnerships are also highlighted, emphasizing the need for a pragmatic approach to ensure socio-economic recovery and good governance.
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Center
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Al Emid
Al Emid is a journalist based in Toronto, Canada. He has extensive experience both in being a correspondent and co-ordinatingl large numbers of correspondents around the world. His byline currently appears in the Untied States, Canada and several Middle Eastern countries. As well as being located ...
English
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
News Gathering
Feature Stories
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Business
Finance
Film & Theatre
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Jobs Completed 1
Usually Responds Within a day
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Tanzania: Priming Commercial Possibilities
Tanzania's political stability and consistent economic growth make it an attractive destination for foreign investors. The country is a key player in regional markets and trade organizations such as the East African Community and the AfCFTA. Its tourism sector has drawn major hotel chains, and the consumer sector includes companies like Diageo. Despite rumors, the petroleum multinational Total remains invested in Tanzania. However, recent government policies have created a challenging business environment, and the country's late adoption of a Covid-19 vaccination program reflects the controversial legacy of former President John Magufuli. The new President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, is taking steps to address the pandemic more openly and boost economic recovery, which may influence future investment decisions.
Informative
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Center
Political View
Edmund Kagire
Edmund Kagire is a journalist based in Kigali, Rwanda. The 35-year old award-winning Rwandan Journalist was until the end of 2018 was working with The East African & Rwanda Today newspapers owned by Nation Media Group (NMG), with 12 years of practice. Currently he has diverted into freelance ...
English
Documentaries
Fact Checking
Fact Checking
Jobs Completed 2
Usually Responds Within a day
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PHOTOS: President Kagame Welcomes President Rajoelina
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda welcomed President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar at Urugwiro Village for discussions on bilateral cooperation. The leaders engaged in a tête-à-tête and later with their delegations, focusing on economic cooperation and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. President Rajoelina, on a three-day state visit, will honor the 1994 Genocide victims and tour various sites, including a special economic zone. The visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties, leveraging technology, agriculture, and security, under the frameworks of COMESA and the AfCFTA. President Kagame had previously visited Madagascar in 2019.
Musarasane Kaseke
Musarasane Kaseke is a journalist based in Windhoek, Namibia.
English
Shona
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
News Gathering
Feature Stories
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Business
Finance
Technology
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Economic performance by SACU members remains subdued – Schlettwein
SACU members are experiencing subdued economic growth, with projections between 0.5% and 4.2% for 2019, as stated by Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein. Challenges include weak domestic demand, sluggish investment, and declining exports. Schlettwein emphasized the importance of implementing measures for domestic resilience and inclusive growth. He also noted the inaugural AfCFTA Council of Ministers meeting as a significant step towards the operationalization of AfCFTA, which will expand market access across Africa. Additionally, he praised the SACU Trade Ministers for securing a trade agreement with the UK, ensuring continuity post-Brexit.
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Jose Kundy
Jose Kundy is a journalist based in Luanda, Angola. Licenciado em jornalismo, tendo uma grande experiência em Rádio e Televisão. Trabalhou também em comunicação institucional pelo GRECIMA
Portuguese
Live Reporting
Fact Checking
Politics
Media Training
Social
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Jobs Completed 9
Job Success Rate 100%
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Free Trade in Africa Requires Infrastructure
The lack of infrastructure is a major barrier to intra-African trade. Despite progress in areas such as the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, there is a need for more and better connections to allow goods to cross borders and realize the African Continental Free Trade Area. José Severino, president of the Industrial Association of Angola, highlights that while efforts have been made towards African integration, the objectives are far from being achieved, with infrastructure for trade exchanges being a significant problem.
Wallace Mawire
Wallace Mawire is a journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
English
Interview (Print / Radio / Podcast)
Fact Checking
Current Affairs
Fact Checking
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Focus Africa and Kory Africa SA Sign MOU to Support AfCFTA
Focus Africa and Kory Africa SA, two regional organizations, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The CEOs of both organizations, Sucex Bright of Focus Africa and Eric Chinje of Kory Africa SA, aim to promote the Science, Innovation and Commodity Expo in Abuja-Nigeria. This event is designed to reduce Africa's reliance on exporting raw materials and importing processed goods. The partnership intends to educate and inform the African population about the AfCFTA and its potential benefits for economic growth and innovation within the continent.
Henry Neondo
HENRY NEONDO is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
English
Feature Stories
Corporate Content
Risk Analysis
+5
Media Training
Fact Checking
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Why free trade area pact is a concern for women
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, aiming to create the world's largest free trade area, raises concerns for women's participation in cross-border markets and trade. Women, who dominate small-scale trading across Africa, often use unofficial routes to avoid cumbersome border procedures. The gendered impact of trade liberalization, such as potential dislocations within national economies, affects women due to existing inequalities. Organizations like FEMNET highlight the need to consider how policies affect women and men differently. In Kenya, women's business ownership and financial inclusion remain low, with less than 10% of land holdings in their hands. The AfCFTA could offer opportunities for women's economic empowerment, but a comprehensive understanding of its impact on women is still lacking.
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