ZLECAF launches guided trade initiative for seven countries

These seven countries that have expressed their willingness to start trading under the AfCFTA are Tanzania, Mauritania, Kenya, Egypt, Cameroon, Rwanda and Ghana.

ZLECAF Secretary General Wamkele Mene said at least 96 different products from the seven countries could be traded freely under ZLECAF rules.

Products approved for trade under this framework include horticultural products, pharmaceuticals, rubber, aluminum cookware, sugar, steel and wood products.

These products originating in Africa will benefit from duty-free and quota-free trade between partner countries.