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flag On Feb. 14, 2026, Kenyan President Ruto urged African leaders to advance AfCFTA implementation to boost intra-African trade and economic growth.

flag On February 14, 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto urged African leaders to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasizing the need to move beyond negotiations to tangible results. flag Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the AfCFTA implementation committee in Addis Ababa, Ruto highlighted the agreement’s potential to boost intra-African trade by $3 trillion and increase Africa’s GDP by $1.4 trillion by 2045. flag He stressed the importance of political leadership, private sector engagement—especially for micro, small, and medium enterprises—and practical tools to simplify cross-border trade, aiming to transform the continent’s economic integration and reduce reliance on external markets.

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