Understanding Customs Administration under the AfCFTA | AfCFTA Podcast with Dir. Demitta Gyang
Every shipment crossing an African border has one thing in common: Customs. But did you know customs administrations are responsible […]
In Seoul, KITA and the AfCFTA open the first business roundtable of the korea-africa economic committee
SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 2 June 2026 — The Korea International Trade Association (KITA), led by Chairman H.E. Jin Sik Yoon, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, led by Secretary-General H.E. Wamkele Mene, co-hosted the first Korea-Africa Economic Committee (KAEC) Business Roundtable in Seoul. The first official engagement under this framework, it brought together leading companies and institutions from both regions to explore practical areas of cooperation in manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, digital trade, and industrial development.
AfCFTA Secretary-General Highlights Expanding Trade and Investment Opportunities at the 2026 Korea–Africa Business Forum
2 June 2026 – During the opening of the 2026 Korea–Africa Business Forum, H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, highlighted the evolution of Africa–Korea relations from traditional development cooperation to a strategic partnership driven by trade, investment, industrialisation and innovation.
AfCFTA Secretary-General Highlights Importance of Stronger Korea–Africa Private Sector Partnerships
2 June 2026 – At the Korea–Africa Economic Committee Business Roundtable, H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, described the establishment of the Korea–Africa Business Committee as an important step towards advancing the outcomes of the 2024 Korea–Africa Summit.
AfCFTA Secretary-General Meets Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Margins of the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
1 June 2026 – On the margins of the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA
AfCFTA Secretary-General Highlights Expanding Korea–Africa Partnership at the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
1 June 2026 – Speaking at the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, highlighted the growing strategic partnership between Africa and the Republic of Korea, anchored on trade, investment, industrialisation, digital transformation and sustainable development.
Applications Now Open for the AfCFTA Startup Partnership Program 2026
The AfCFTA Secretariat, in partnership with the Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF), is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the AfCFTA Startup Partnership Program 2026.
AfCFTA Secretariat Participates in Preparatory Senior Officials Meeting Ahead of the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Seoul, Republic of Korea, 31 May 2026 – The AfCFTA Secretariat participated in the Preparatory Senior Officials Meeting for the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to take place on 2 June 2026.
Discussions focused on strengthening Africa–Korea cooperation, advancing the implementation of the AfCFTA and expanding partnerships in trade, digital systems and industrial development.
AfCFTA Secretary-General Highlights Progress and Calls for Accelerated Continental Integration
Marking Africa Day and the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity in May 2023, H.E. Wamkele Mene underscores
Zambia Hosts Expert Group Meeting Under the AfCFTA Implementation Review Mechanism
Lusaka, Zambia, 26 May 2026 – Zambia is hosting an Expert Group Meeting under the AfCFTA Implementation Review Mechanism (AFIRM) from 26–29 May 2026 in Lusaka.
The meeting forms part of AFIRM, a continental process designed to support State Parties in assessing progress, identifying gaps and strengthening the implementation of their commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).