Accra has hosted the largest-ever African Trade Fair, with 500 companies from 35 African countries participating. The event, organized by the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat in collaboration with Ghana's government, showcased African products and services.
Ghana's Trade Minister highlighted the AfCFTA's potential to boost intra-African trade from 15% to 50%. Ghanaian companies secured deals worth over $50 million during the fair.
Key sectors represented:
- Agriculture and processed foods
- Manufacturing and textiles
- Services and ICT
- Creative arts and entertainment