Press Release

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.

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).

Kigali, Rwanda, 24 May 2026 – In commemoration of African Liberation Day, H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, delivered

Lomé, Togo, 20 May 2026 – The third edition of Biashara Afrika 2026 concluded today in Lomé, Togo, after three days of high-level dialogue, business engagement and strategic discussions focused on advancing the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).