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AfCFTA members clear phase three tariff schedules, unlocking 4,000 product lines
Trade ministers signed off on the third tranche of tariff concessions, extending duty-free treatment to processed goods that had stalled for two years.
Nigeria overhauls fintech licensing, tightening capital rules for payment firms
The central bank raised minimum capital thresholds and introduced a tiered licence structure for payment service providers.
African federations send record delegation to the world championships
Twenty-eight national federations qualified athletes, the widest continental representation recorded.
Remittance costs to Africa fall below 6% for the first time
Digital corridors and new licensing pushed average transfer costs down, though rural cash-out remains expensive.
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Timeline of major events
11 Aug 2026
Phase three schedules approved in Accra
8 Aug 2026
Revised licensing framework published
3 Aug 2026
Qualification lists published
2 Aug 2026
Quarterly remittance price data released
14 Jun 2024
Rules-of-origin talks stall over textiles
1 Jan 2021
AfCFTA trading formally begins