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The Interim Director of One Africa, Edwin Ikhuoria, says to silence the guns of conflict in Africa, the continent’s leaders must first deal with the root cause which is unemployment. Ikhuoria argues that if youths are employed, they will not be available to be radicalised. He discussed this and more with CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa on the side-lines of the concluded 33rd African Union Summit.</p>


AU Summit 2020: “This is the year of dealing with root causes of conflicts in Africa” – One Africa’s Edwin Ikhuoria

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The Commissioner for Trade and Industry at the African Union, Albert Muchanga, says the union is ready for the commencement of trade under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement on the first of July this year. While speaking to CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa, Muchanga added that the union is almost done with its work on the rules of origin. They discussed this and more on the sidelines of the 33rd African Union Summit.</p>


AU Summit 2020: AFCFTA: How prepared is Africa for July 1st?

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The Community for Eastern and Southern African States (COMESA) sees the creation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area as further enhancement of its work and a bigger opportunity for business from the region rather than as a threat. CNBC Africa caught up with the COMESA Secretary General, Chileshe Kapwepwe on the side-lines of the AU summit.</p>


AU Summit 2020: Chileshe Kapwepwe brekas down COMESA’s 3 pillars of development

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Silencing the guns is a slogan at this year’s AU summit as part of this the continental body held discussions on the role of women in this initiative. CNBC Africa spoke to UNECA&#8217;s Executive Director, Vera Songwe for more.</p>


AU Summit 2020: UNECA on the role of women in promoting development & security in Africa

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that a failure to end conflicts on the continent will undermine plans to accelerate economic integration on the continent. AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina spoke to CNBC Africa on the side-lines of the on-going African Union Summit.</p>


AU Summit 2020: Africa’s youth are our greatest asset & we have to invest in them – Adesina

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The President of African Export-Import Bank, Benedict Oramah says there is political will and support towards initiatives and tasks set out by the bank across Africa. He spoke to CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa on the sidelines of the 33rd African Union Summit to share his thought on political support on the continent.</p>


AU Summit 2020: Afreximbank President Oramah: Political will remains key to African free trade

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The 37th African Union Development Agency &#8211; NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee (HSGOC) Session took place over the weekend and there, Rwandan President Paul Kagame was elected Chairperson of one of its new agencies that will drive the continent towards achieving Agenda 2063 . CNBC Africa spoke to Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of NEPAD, for more.</p>


AU Summit 2020: 37th HSGOC Session – Kagame tasked with driving Agenda 2063

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The second day of the African Union is underway and CNBC Africa&#8217;s Godfrey Mutizwa asked South African Minister of International and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, about key issues that have been addressed so far and what agenda South Africa is bringing to the African Union as chair.</p>


AU Summit 2020: Addressing conflicts on the continent key to achieving Agenda 2063 goals – Naledi Pandoor

AU Summit 2020: Addressing conflicts on the continent key to achieving Agenda 2063 goals – Naledi Pandor

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Director of Macroeconomic Forecasting and Research at African Development Bank (AfDB), Hanan Morsy says Africa is the least efficient in spending on education despite the very strong commitment of African governments. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Godfrey Mutizwa caught up with her on the side-lines of the Africa Union Summit for more.</p>


AU Summit 2020: “By enhancing efficiency

AU Summit 2020: “By enhancing efficiency, Africa can reach universal primary education” – AfDB’s Hanan Morsy

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Ahead of the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Commission Summit in Addis Ababa, CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke to Dr. Hippolyte Fofack, Chief Economist and Director, Research and International Cooperation at Afreximbank on why Africa should speak with one voice on trade as a way to consolidate its bargaining power on the global stage.</p>


AU Summit 2020: Afreximbank: Why Africa should speak with one voice on trade

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Andrew Mold, Officer-in-Charge of the Office for Eastern Africa at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is here to help us envisage the region’s economy in the next decade and how initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will shape it.</p>


How will AfCFTA shape East Africa’s economies in the next decade? UNECA’s Andrew Mold explains

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<p>The African Export-Import Bank has signed a programme for a N300 billion medium-term note with Nigeria&#8217;s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On the sidelines of the signing ceremony in Lagos, Afreximbank President, Benedict Oramah tells CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole that the bonds programme opens new doors for interventions across Nigeria. The Afreximbank President also spoke about the anticipated commencement of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


AfCFTA: Afreximbank President Oramah calls for African resources to support Africa’s development

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<p>Come July this year, the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement will take off, but are countries in West Africa ready to take advantage of this trade pact? Paul Alaje, Senior Economist at SPM Professionals joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Africa gears up for continental free trade agreement

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<p>Two years ago Rwandan Immigration &#038; Emigration announced that the country would be granting 30 day visa upon arrival for all countries without prior approval, the move was met with mixed reactions but now it&#8217;s been reported that president of Nigeria, has made a similar declaration. According to President Muhammadu Buhari, the country would now be granting visa on arrival for all travellers with African passports, this comes some months after the country ratified the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) agreement. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Kenneth Igbomor speaks.</p>


Nigeria commits to visa on arrival for all African passport holders

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<p>This is an important time for Africa – with the continent being focused on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and with the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is gaining traction to drive intra-Africa trade. This is the opinion of Sola David-Borha, Chief Executive Officer of Africa Regions at Standard Bank, who spoke to CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor.</p>


Africa Investment Forum: Standard Bank: Its prime-time to drive intra-Africa trade through SDGs & AfCFTA

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<p>In May this year, Africa made history as the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) entered into force with 54 out of the 55 member states of the African Union signing the agreement. The bigger task is implementation. Uganda had a meeting analysing both the benefits and costs for the move. Analyst, Charles Bwogi joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Uganda holds discussions on AfCFTA: What is the way forward?

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s Chief Trade Negotiator, Ambassador Chiedu Osakwe had passed while receiving treatment in Switzerland. He is credited for chairing negotiations that led to Nigeria&#8217;s signing of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement. President Muhammadu Buhari described Osakwe as a man with intellectual depth who demonstrated professionalism in all trade agreements he negotiated for the country. Here is how the special policy dialogue colloquium unfolded with CNBC Africa.</p>


AfCFTA

AU Summit 2020: “This is the year of dealing with root causes of conflicts in Africa” – One Africa’s Edwin Ikhuoria

AU Summit 2020: AFCFTA: How prepared is Africa for July 1st?

AU Summit 2020: Chileshe Kapwepwe brekas down COMESA’s 3 pillars of development

AU Summit 2020: UNECA on the role of women in promoting development & security in Africa

AU Summit 2020: Africa’s youth are our greatest asset & we have to invest in them – Adesina

AU Summit 2020: Afreximbank President Oramah: Political will remains key to African free trade

AU Summit 2020: 37th HSGOC Session – Kagame tasked with driving Agenda 2063

AU Summit 2020: Addressing conflicts on the continent key to achieving Agenda 2063 goals – Naledi Pandor

AU Summit 2020: “By enhancing efficiency, Africa can reach universal primary education” – AfDB’s Hanan Morsy

AU Summit 2020: Afreximbank: Why Africa should speak with one voice on trade

How will AfCFTA shape East Africa’s economies in the next decade? UNECA’s Andrew Mold explains

AfCFTA: Afreximbank President Oramah calls for African resources to support Africa’s development

Africa gears up for continental free trade agreement

Nigeria commits to visa on arrival for all African passport holders

Africa Investment Forum: Standard Bank: Its prime-time to drive intra-Africa trade through SDGs & AfCFTA

Uganda holds discussions on AfCFTA: What is the way forward?

Nigeria remembers Trade icon, Chiedu Osakwe who passed on at 64

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AfCFTA

AU Summit 2020: “This is the year of dealing with root causes of conflicts in Africa” – One Africa’s Edwin Ikhuoria

AU Summit 2020: AFCFTA: How prepared is Africa for July 1st?

AU Summit 2020: Chileshe Kapwepwe brekas down COMESA’s 3 pillars of development

AU Summit 2020: UNECA on the role of women in promoting development & security in Africa

AU Summit 2020: Africa’s youth are our greatest asset & we have to invest in them – Adesina

AU Summit 2020: Afreximbank President Oramah: Political will remains key to African free trade

AU Summit 2020: 37th HSGOC Session – Kagame tasked with driving Agenda 2063

AU Summit 2020: Addressing conflicts on the continent key to achieving Agenda 2063 goals – Naledi Pandor

AU Summit 2020: “By enhancing efficiency, Africa can reach universal primary education” – AfDB’s Hanan Morsy

AU Summit 2020: Afreximbank: Why Africa should speak with one voice on trade

How will AfCFTA shape East Africa’s economies in the next decade? UNECA’s Andrew Mold explains

AfCFTA: Afreximbank President Oramah calls for African resources to support Africa’s development

Africa gears up for continental free trade agreement

Nigeria commits to visa on arrival for all African passport holders

Africa Investment Forum: Standard Bank: Its prime-time to drive intra-Africa trade through SDGs & AfCFTA

Uganda holds discussions on AfCFTA: What is the way forward?

Nigeria remembers Trade icon, Chiedu Osakwe who passed on at 64

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