The Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area represents a major milestone in Africa’s journey toward deeper economic integration and expanded intra-African trade. Established under the leadership of the African Union, the agreement creates a single continental market for goods and services, with the objective of progressively eliminating tariffs and reducing non-tariff barriers among African countries.
For the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) provides a strategic platform to enhance regional competitiveness, strengthen value chains, and expand market access for businesses across West Africa. Through this trade portal, users can access key information on AfCFTA provisions, implementation updates, and opportunities available to traders, policymakers, and investors within the ECOWAS region and across the African continent.
