🚀The moment is here! The official opening ceremony of #BiasharaAfrika2026 is about to begin, bringing together distinguished African leaders united by one vision: a stronger, more integrated Africa. The opening ceremony features distinguished African leaders championing African economic integration. 🔹 H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo 🔹 H.E. Issoufou Mahamadou, Former President of Niger & AfCFTA Champion 🔹 H.E. George Elombi, President & Chairman of the Board, Afreximbank 🔹 H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General, AfCFTA Secretariat This gathering marks the opening of a landmark continental business forum dedicated to deepening intra-African trade, accelerating investment and industrial partnerships, and advancing Africa's economic integration under the AfCFTA. #BiasharaAfrika2026 #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

PACCI is sharing its latest Policy Pointer, “From Protocol to Market Access,” highlighting practical systems to support women and youth-led businesses through finance, market access, and cross-border trade under AfCFTA. Policy Pointer: lnkd.in/dG6wyw_F

AGOA at a Crossroad. What now for African trade? With its 2025 expiry, African exporters face higher tariffs and rising uncertainty, putting competitiveness and diversification to the test. Read more: lnkd.in/dJQtzadk #AGOA #AfricaTrade #ChambersOfCommerce #AfCFTA #PACCI

AI isn’t just a tech issue, it’s a leadership one. This executive AI program is built for decision makers who want to create real business value, manage risk, and lead with confidence in the AI era. Jan 14–15,2026 Register: lnkd.in/dftMYPQM Booklet: lnkd.in/dd_8grUc

Season’s greetings from PACCI. Wishing you a joyful holiday season, a Merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year. ------------- Meilleurs vœux de la part de PACCI. Nous vous souhaitons de joyeuses fêtes, un joyeux Noël et une nouvelle année prospère. #PACCI #AfCFTA #AfricaTrade

This month’s PACCI Policy Pointer presents key findings from the 1st APSH on logistics and border efficiency. Read how evidence based private sector cases are shaping AfCFTA implementation. Read the Policy Pointer: lnkd.in/emr-Kymg #Pacci #AfCFTA #APSH #Africa #Trade

Read the full press release on the 1st African Private Sector Hearing (APSH) under AfCFTA, where businesses like DHL, FEFFA, UTICA & BARATOU present solutions to border delays, NTBs & digital trade gaps. Full Press release: pacci.org/wp-content/uploads… #APSH #AfCFTA #PACCI

The 1st African Private Sector Hearing (APSH) launched on Nov 21 in Johannesburg with @AfCFTA on the sidelines of G20. Businesses spotlighted real border issues, customs delays, NTBs and digital gaps marking a new era of evidence-based trade governance. #AfCFTA #APSH #PACCI #G20

18th Africa Leather Value Chain Annual Forum Excited to share the registration link for the 18th Africa Leather Value Chain Annual Forum. Register to attend: allpi-int.zoom.us/meeting/re… For more details, please visit the official event page: allpi.int/forum2025 #AfCFTA #PACCI

The new issue of the Journal of African Business – a unique guide to business and investment in Africa is now available! Read the new issue as an eBook here: globalafricanetwork.com/feat… #Africa #business #investment #AfCFTA #energy #waterSecurity #renewables #magazines

At the G20 side event on Africa’s payment systems, H.E. Wamkele Mene underscored that affordable, efficient payments are central to Africa’s integration. He highlighted the strategic role of PAPSS in reducing the cost of trade, expanding market access for MSMEs, and advancing Africa’s long-standing ambition for sovereign payment infrastructure. Africa’s innovation, technology and liquidity must drive the continent’s digital future. #AfCFTA #PAPSS #G20SouthAfrica #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

The AfCFTA Secretariat, PACCI and partners convened the inaugural African Private Sector Hearings, where four companies; UTICA (Tunisia), FEAFA (Kenya), Baratou (Equatorial Guinea) and DHL, presented evidence-based cases on their experiences and insights in advancing intra-African trade.

This Monday in Luanda: AU-EU Business Forum 2025 kicks off, bringing leaders together to advance investment, innovation & shared prosperity. Powered by the €150B Global Gateway. Don’t miss it — register now! community.eu-africabusinessf… #AEBF2025 #pacci #Agenda2063

Tomorrow in Johannesburg, the AfCFTA Secretariat and PACCI convene the African Private Sector Hearings (APSH) alongside the G20 Leaders’ Summit. 📍 22 Nov 2025 | 4:00–6:30 p.m. SAST 🔗 Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/zNz… #AfCFTA #G20SouthAfrica2025 #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

Final Reminder: ACF2025 Online Registration. Online registration for the Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF2025) closes on Monday, 10 Nov 2025 at 2:00 PM (Rwanda time). The Forum will take place from 12–14 Nov at the Serena Hotel in Kigali. Register Now: lnkd.in/eNWn_JmG

Congratulations to Mr. Ali Adji Mahamat Seid, President of PACCI & CCIAMA Tchad, on his appointment as Vice Chair for Africa of the ICC World Chambers Federation. #PACCI #ICCWCF #Africa #ChambersOfCommerce #AfricanLeadership #PrivateSector #RegionalIntegration #Trade

Calling all #AfricanSMEs! @DHLAfrica has launched the Exporters of the Year Awards celebrating small businesses driving cross-border trade & innovation. SMEs with ≤25 employees can apply 🔗 Apply: dhl.com/global-en/microsite/… Application open: Sep 23– Oct 30 #TradeInAfrica #PACCI

PACCI is inviting you to a high-level side event at #IATF2025 in Algiers: One Market, Many Currencies: Can Africa Trade Without Foreign Money? 📅 September 6, 2025 📍 PACCI Pavilion, IATF2025 🔗 Register: forms.gle/j6rGNkfHRQb3WiCB9 #PACCI #PAPSS #Agenda2063 #IATF2025 #AfCFTA

The host for the next Intra-African Trade Fair has been confirmed. At the opening ceremony, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, received the IATF flag on behalf of Nigeria marking Lagos as the host city for IATF2027. Olusegun Obasanjo, Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council and former President of Nigeria, reflected on the milestone: “Since its inception the IATF has rotated across our continent, leaving its unique legacy and improving with each host nation. Today we continue the proud tradition by announcing the country that will host IATF2027.” With Lagos now preparing to welcome the continent in 2027, the IATF continues its mission of deepening trade and investment ties across Africa. ➡ What opportunities do you see for IATF2027 in Lagos? Join the conversation. #IATF2025 #AfCFTAMarketplace #Afreximbank #Nigeria #Trade #Investment #Africa

At the opening ceremony of IATF2025, a video traced the journey and future of the Intra-African Trade Fair. From its launch in Cairo in 2018 with a mission to ignite intra-African trade, IATF has grown into a continental institution: •Cairo 2018: 1,000 exhibitors, $32.6 billion in deals •Durban 2021: 1,500 exhibitors, $42 billion in deals •Cairo 2023: nearly 2,000 exhibitors, $43.8 billion in deals The video also highlighted IATF’s next chapter. It is transitioning into a treaty-based organization with headquarters in Zimbabwe, designed to be commercially viable and development-oriented. A flagship success was spotlighted. The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania, first conceived at IATF 2018, secured $700 million in financing exclusively from African institutions. The project is on track for completion in 2025 and will help address regional power shortages. The story of IATF reflects the power of African-led solutions driving trade, investment and integration. Its future is one of scale and deeper impact. ➡️ What areas should IATF prioritise in its next phase? Join the conversation. #IATF2025 #AfCFTAMarketplace #Afreximbank #Trade #Investment #Africa