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Bilateral deal-making involving governments of Africa.

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United Arab Emirates plans to conclude trade deal with Chad by end 2025
15-Nov-2025 Reuters
UAE could conclude negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement with Chad by the end of the year. Known as Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements, or CEPA, the trade, investment and cooperation deals are a key element of the oil-rich UAE‘s strategy to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and bolster long-term growth.
Southeast Asian countries want to operate in S Africa for AfCFTA access – Ramaphosa
12-Nov-2025 Polity
Returned from his Southeast Asian trip, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that amid global economic uncertainty, South Africa must diversify its trade and investment relations.
Ghana positioned as gateway to Africa for German investments – Mahama
6-Nov-2025 CNR
Ghana is making “tangible progress” on initiatives to attract German private sector investments, particularly within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), headquartered in Accra.
South african president hopes to sign trade agreement with US “quite soon”
4-Nov-2025 UNN
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that negotiations on a new trade agreement with the United States are in their final stages and could conclude "soon." According to him, the country aims to ease the high tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration.
Namibia eyes new trade pact with US after AGOA ended
1-Nov-2025 Windhoek observer
The government has engaged with the United States to explore the possibility of a new trade agreement following the expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on 30 September 2025.
Luanda summit rallies renewed investor support for African infrastructure
31-Oct-2025 African Business
This high-level gathering convened heads of state, ministers, global investors, heads of multilateral development banks, and private sector leaders from Africa and beyond to deliberate on strategies to address one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: transforming Africa’s infrastructure ambitions into bankable, investment-ready projects.
US-Africa envoy sees positive progress on Agoa extension
22-Oct-2025 Moneyweb
US President Donald Trump’s Africa envoy signaled progress toward the renewal of a programme allowing African nations duty-free access to the world’s largest economy.
Kenya seeks Turkish apparel investment as AGOA in limbo
21-Oct-2025 Fibre2Fashion
With the future of the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in limbo, Kenya is seeking to diversify its export markets by attracting Turkish textile and garment manufacturers.
Kenya and Senegal sign visa-free travel agreement to boost bilateral ties
21-Oct-2025 Dawan Africa
Kenya and Senegal have officially signed a visa-free travel agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to visit each other for up to 90 days without visa restrictions...that the move aligns with the country’s commitment to continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063
South Africa and USA close to making deal
17-Oct-2025 Business Tech
South African Trade Minister Parks Tau said a trade deal with the US was very close, without providing details.

    Links

  • African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) legal texts and policy documents
    Tralac’s page on the African Continental Free Trade Area
  • SEATINI Uganda
    The Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) is a regional non-governmental organization founded in 1996 soon after the WTO Singapore Ministerial Conference — mainly focusing on WTO, but also bilateral and regional trade negotiations in Africa.
  • SEATINI Zimbabwe
    The Southern and Eastern African Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) is an African initiative to strengthen Africa’s capacity to take a more effective part in the emerging global trading system and to better manage the process of globalization.