The African Continental Free Trade Agreement ("AfCFTA") - Strengthening Africa's Trade Capacity

"...currently, only 18% of Africa’s exports are traded in Africa, which is an abysmal return for the continent. From all observable evidence the African Continental Free Trade Agreement ("AfCFTA") will open market access to goods and services; create more trade and therefore wealth for the continent; increase economic growth and ensure greater employment opportunities for the continents 60% youth population. There will inevitably be a greater exchange of raw materials across the continent making for cheaper cost of manufacturing, goods and services..."