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Why Africa requires homegrown trade finance to boost economic integration

Cyprian Rono. [Courtesy]

Africa’s quest to trade with itself has never been more urgent. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) operational, governments are working to deepen intra-African commerce.

The idea of “One African Market” is no longer aspirational; it is emerging as a strategic pathway for economic growth, job creation, and industrial competitiveness.

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