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Bilateral deal-making involving governments of Africa.

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China says it won’t seek reciprocity with South Africa on zero-tariff policy
28-Feb-2026 South China monitoring post
China will not seek reciprocity in its latest trade agreement with South Africa, its ambassador said, as Beijing prepares to roll out an expanded zero-tariff policy for African nations from May 1.
Orca’s ICSID case and special dividend put Tanzania’s gas sector in focus
28-Feb-2026 The Citizen
Orca announced three arbitrations at the CSID: one under the Mauritius–Tanzania Bilateral Investment Treaty, and two under the PSA and GA. The claims-valued at roughly US$1.2 billion-allege Tanzania failed to extend the development licence, prolonged the “Protected Gas” regime beyond its contractual term.
Ghana to sign mega trade deal with China as full details emerge
28-Feb-2026 Business insider Africa
Ghana is nearing a landmark trade agreement with China that could reshape bilateral commerce. The proposed deal would grant zero-tariff access for key Ghanaian exports such as cocoa and cashew. The agreement is expected to be formally signed in the coming weeks.
Mozambique and UAE discuss CEPA, investment protection, bilateral business forum and tourism MoU
23-Feb-2026 Club of Mozambique
During the meeting, the parties analysed the current status of negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and discussed instruments for investment protection.
Kenya and the US will resume negotiations in Washington next week, aiming to finalise a bilateral trade agreement that began under Trump
23-Feb-2026 The Sun
Kenya and the United States will resume negotiations in Washington next week in search of a bilateral trade deal, the Kenyan trade minister said.
China announces start date to tariff-free trade deal with Africa
23-Feb-2026 The Citizen
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced the 100% tariff-free trade agreement between China and Africa will come into effect from 1 May. The deal excludes Eswatini, the only African country maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
After US extends AGOA, China finally agrees zero-tariff access for 53 African nations
20-Feb-2026 Business insider Africa
China will implement zero-tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations from May 1, 2026, state media reported on Saturday, in a move that broadens Beijing’s preferential trade regime across the continent.
UAE and Gabon sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement
11-Feb-2026 Economy Middle East
The agreement marks a significant step forward in bilateral relations and is expected to enhance trade flows, deepen private-sector collaboration and unlock new investment opportunities across key sectors, including agriculture, logistics and renewable energy.
South Africa takes step towards trade deal with China
9-Feb-2026 Reuters
South Africa said on Friday that its trade minister had signed a framework economic partnership agreement on a visit to China, which it described as a step towards securing duty-free access to the Chinese market for South African exports.
Exclusive: Somaliland expects Israel trade deal, has minerals to offer, leader says
9-Feb-2026 Reuters
Somaliland expects to reach a trade agreement soon with Israel, the first country to recognise its independence, and is willing to offer rights to valuable mineral deposits as part of a deal, its leader said in an interview with Reuters.

    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.