By Mavis Paintsil, Accra
Former President John Mahama has hailed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) as the most ambitious integration project in Africa’s history.
Speaking at the Africa Trade Summit 2026, he emphasized that industrial integration requires market integration and deliberate policies to drive growth.
Mahama’s Key Points:
- AFCFTA creates a single market of 1.3 billion people, transforming Africa into a viable manufacturing hub.
- Ghana hosts the Secretariat and is an early adopter of trading under AFCFTA preferences
- Reducing non-tariff barriers and investing in digital infrastructure are crucial for success.
The President stressed that AFCFTA won’t automatically industrialize Africa; it needs deliberate policies, infrastructure investment, and enterprise development.
He cited Ghana’s experience, highlighting the importance of reliable infrastructure, skills development, and macroeconomic stability.
Ghana’s Gold Success Story
Mahama credited the newly established Gold Board for ensuring 100% foreign exchange returns from small-scale mining shipments, boosting Ghana’s gold exports
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