22 SEPTEMBER, 2023.
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Meetings/Trade Fairs
57 Checkpoints Along Badagry-Seme Expressway Frustrating Intra-African Trade – ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, over the weekend, said over 57 checkpoints on the Badagry-Seme expressway of the Lagos- Abidjan corridor are frustrating intra-African trade.
The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Hon. Emmanuel Jime, however, noted that more than 400 trade obstacles have been reported along the trade corridor.
Tanzania strives to become Africa's Conference Centre
8 SEPTEMBER, 2023.
Meetings/Trade Fairs
Collaboration Barriers: African researchers, journalists unite against climate change in Tanzania
At the five-day meeting both the researchers and the journalists pledged to form a network to spread the gospel of the “need for sustainable partnership on climate issues for the sake of humanity.”
1 SEPTEMBER, 2023.
Trade Fairs
THE 4th ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN UNION SPECIALISED TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
ON
TRANSPORT, TRANSCONTINENTAL AND INTERREGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ENERGY (STC-TTIIE)
THEME: Accelerating Infrastructure to Deliver on Agenda 2063 Aspirations
Zanzibar, Tanzania (TBC)
12 – 15 September 2023
Africa Climate Summit (ACS) Nairobi, Kenya
AFRICA CLIMATE SUMMIT (ACS)
WHAT: Inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) 2023 to be held under the theme “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World”.
WHEN: The summit will take place from 4th-6th September 2023.
WHERE: Nairobi, Republic of Kenya
Livestream of opening session on AU website: https://lnkd.in/dMGk3uYi
WHO: The inaugural Africa Climate Summit is organized by the African Union Commission in collaboration with the host government, Republic of Kenya.
https://livestream.com/accounts/2466140/events/10935537
25 August, 2023.
Trade Fairs
BRICS, the bloc of five major emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced new members on Thursday.
The bloc has announced six new members. They include;
#Argentina
#Egypt
#Ethiopia
#Iran
#Saudiarabia
#UAE
https://punchng.com/breaking-brics-announces-new-members/
18 August, 2023.
Trade Fairs
Press briefing to update the Continent and the Globe on the state of preparedness for the upcoming Africa Climate Summit (ACS) set to take place 4-6 September, in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) provides an opportunity for African Leaders to make an ‘African leaders Nairobi Declaration on Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions, and a Call to Action’ for African Union Member States and supporting partners to champion its delivery.
11 August, 2023.
Trade Fairs
Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce SPOTLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT provides a special opportunity for SMEs to gain transformational lessons from a leading best practice or role model institution. At this special event, participants will be provided with valuable insights that will enable them to leverage technology to maximize their operating efficiencies and scale their businesses.
Date & Location:
Tuesday, August 29 · 1 - 6pm WAT, Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos, Nigeria.
28 JUly, 2023.
Trade Fairs
Mauritius to host the 2023 Africa Facts summit.
The 2023 edition of the Africa Facts summit, to be held in the Mauritian capital of Port Louis on 5-6 October, will bring together fact-checking organisations and experts from all regions of the continent.
The Africa Facts network has grown from two organisations in 2017, when it was established, to more than 40 member organisations.
This expanded reach of the network, particularly in Arabic-speaking and Francophone countries, highlights the progress made by organisations working to counter misinformation across the continent.
The network aims to strengthen and elevate the practice of fact-checking and resilience-building on the continent.
Date & Location:
5-6 October, 2023. The Mauritian capital of Port Louis.
https://africacheck.org/fact-checks/blog/press-release-mauritius-host-2023-africa-facts-summit
Trade Fairs
Mauritius to host the 2023 Africa Facts summit.
The 2023 edition of the Africa Facts summit, to be held in the Mauritian capital of Port Louis on 5-6 October, will bring together fact-checking organisations and experts from all regions of the continent.
The Africa Facts network has grown from two organisations in 2017, when it was established, to more than 40 member organisations.
This expanded reach of the network, particularly in Arabic-speaking and Francophone countries, highlights the progress made by organisations working to counter misinformation across the continent.
The network aims to strengthen and elevate the practice of fact-checking and resilience-building on the continent.
Date & Location:
5-6 October, 2023. The Mauritian capital of Port Louis.
https://africacheck.org/fact-checks/blog/press-release-mauritius-host-2023-africa-facts-summit
21 JUly, 2023.
Trade Fairs
The AfCFTA Market place
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union and AfCFTA Secretariat, brings you the 3rd Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023).
Meet over 1600 exhibitors showcasing their work from different sectors and countries across Africa. Be part of a unique African platform to seek investment, forge agreements and promote international cooperation.
Date & Location:
9 - 15 November 2023. Cairo, Egypt
14 JUly, 2023.
Trade Fairs
STEAM Fun Fest Conference and Exhibition 2023.
STEAM jobs are expected to grow twice as fast as non-STEAM jobs annually. To ensure children are prepared for the future, the STEAM Fun Fest was created in 2021 by three women in STEM. In 2022, a consortium of STEM Educators organized the first physical event for children aged 7-13 years in Lagos.
Date & Location:
22 July. 2023, Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria.
7 JUly, 2023.
Trade Fairs
African Integration Day 2023.
“Accelerating Job Creation, Digital and Financial Inclusion in the AfCFTA market”
The African Union led by the Department of Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETTIM) will commemorate the African Integration Day 2023 under the theme “Accelerating Job Creation, Digital and Financial Inclusion in the AfCFTA market”
Date & Location:
7-9 JULY 2023, African Union.
https://au.int/en/newsevents/20230707/african-integration-day-2023
African Union Private Sector Forum
The AU Commission is organizing the 14th African Private Sector Forum under the theme “Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to accelerate trade and investments in Africa” focusing on how to enhance Public - Private Sector engagement for inclusive growth and sustainable development, relatedly, deepening regional and continental trade and investment towards the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Date & Location:
July 10, 2023 to July 12, 2023. Nairobi, Kenya.
https://au.int/en/newsevents/20230710/african-union-private-sector-forum
US DFC to lead delegation to US-Africa Business Summit.
US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Scott Nathan will lead a high-level US delegation to the US-Africa Business Summit, to be held in Gaborone, Botswana, from July 11 to 14.
The event is hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa and the government of Botswana and is indicated to build on the momentum of the successful 2022 US-Africa Leaders’ Summit.
Date & Location:
July 11 to 14. 2023. Gaborone, Botswana.
23 JUNE, 2023.
Trade Fairs
International Conference on Advancements of Science and Technology 2023.
International Conference on Advancements of Science and Technology provides a platform for researchers, engineers, as well as industrial professionals to present and discuss their innovative research in Science and Technology. The conference will include keynote/plenary speakers, oral presentations in parallel sessions, posters, and technology exhibitions to allow attendants to present their scientific results on different thematic areas of science and technology. The keynote speaks are expected to address topics related to sustainable development issues such digitization, energy transformation, impact on national economy, and its recent advancements.
Date & Location:
25 - 27 Aug 2023
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
16 JUNE, 2023.
Trade Fairs
Addis Chamber International Trade Fair (ACITF).
Addis Chamber International Trade Fair is an annual international business-to-business trade exhibition event for industrial, agricultural, and services sectors organised by the Addis Ababa Chamber Of Commerce.
The 25th edition took place on 16th - 20th June 2022 at Addis Ababa Exhibition Center, Meskel Square, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa, and the next edition will likely hold in June 2023, date yet to be announced.
The event will attract Ethiopian investors, agricultural entrepreneurs, promoters of locally produced goods, importers, and exporters of agricultural goods, industrial stakeholders, and decision-makers in service sectors from most African countries and beyond.
It will feature a lot of exhibitions and promotional campaigns where exhibitors will gain the opportunity to showcase different technological innovations, products, and services during the course of this 3 days event.
Date & Location:
16/06/2023 12:00 AM to 20/06/2023 12:00 AM, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
2 JUNE, 2023.
Trade Fairs
3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo launched.
The 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, meant to promote trade between China and the rest of the world, has been launched in Accra.
The event scheduled for June 29 to July 2, 2023, in Changsha, Hunan Province in China was launched during the China (Shaoyang)-Ghana Economic and Trade Exchange Matching Conference in Accra on Monday.
https://www.ghanaiantimes.com.gh/3rd-china-africa-economic-and-trade-expo-launched
The Government Called To Undertake Trade Reforms To Optimize The Gains From The Afcfta–Ncci.
The government has been called by the country’s business chamber to undertake trade reforms and take steps to optimize the gains from the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) President Bisey Uirab highlighted this during a National Corporate Forum held Monday for corporate executives and industry leaders to guide the Chamber’s advocacy agenda and support the implementation of its activities.
19 MAY, 2023.
Trade Fairs
4th International Food, Food Processing Fair.
Senefood offer an unforgettable experience as the largest West African event for Food and Food Processing Sector.
Due to the steady increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors, SeneFood has a lot to offer you. We are proud to host such a spectacular event for the 10th time from 22-24 June 2023 at the International Center of Conferences (CICAD).
The annual show offers an unparalleled opportunity for distributors, buyers, government authorities and public companies to interact and discuss market trends and perspectives.
Get ready for a lot of novelties in 2023. Participants will present a full range of technologies and a conference of industry professionals will be held throughout the show.
Senegal needs to develop a sustainable strategy in the food industry by promoting awareness of the economies. SeneFood will sensitize and help the food industry to develop in Senegal.
Date & Location:
22-24 June 2023. Dakar, SENEGAL.
https://www.senefoodexpo.com/exhibition-overview-en/
12 MAY, 2023.
Trade Fairs
tralac Annual Conference 2023.
A Practical and Realistic Narrative for the AfCFTA
The 2023 Trade Law Centre (tralac) Annual Conference will take place on 18-19 May 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda. Government officials, trade experts, entrepreneurs, and importantly tralac alumni from across the continent will participate in the Conference.
https://www.tralac.org/events/article/15979-tralac-annual-conference-2023.html
BREAKING: Renewed hope for Nigeria as Dangote announces date for commissioning of multi-billion dollar refinery in Lagos.
Dangote Group has announced the date for the launch of its much-awaited refineries.
A letter of invitation circulating on social media indicated that the commissioning would happen on Monday, May 22, 2023.
The multi-billion-dollar Oil Refinery and Petrochemical Company is expected to bring solutions to Nigeria’s perennial refining issues.
African Trade And Investment: A Roadmap For 2023.
Africa is gearing up for a new era of trade and investment, with a focus on collaboration, creativity, and the digital economy. Representatives from three World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations including WTC Cairo, WTC Addis Ababa, and WTC Abuja, highlight the trade prospects and challenges facing Egypt, Ethiopia, and Nigeria in 2023.
https://www.africa.com/african-trade-and-investment-a-roadmap-for-2023/
5 MAY, 2023.
Trade Fairs
Africa CDC hosts the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) Forum.
Her Excellency the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa opened the Partnerships for African Vaccines Manufacturing (PAVM) Forum at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The East African Court of Justice delivers a landmark judgement on Kenya’s bilateral negotiation with the United States without involving the EAC Partner States.
The United States (U.S.) and Kenya commenced bilateral trade through the enactment of the African Opportunity and Growth Act (AGOA), signed in the year 2000.
28 APRIL, 2023.
Trade Fairs
Inaugural GITEX Africa sells-out, organiser in final expansion phase to meet high global tech interests in Africa.
Construction ramps up of purpose-built super venue in Marrakech, Morocco for historic debut of GITEX Africa, now the largest and most influential tech and start-up event in the African continent.
Economic Community of West African States (#ECOWAS) in Collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone to hold a Regional Conference to Chart ways for Deeper Cooperation to End Human Trafficking.
ABUJA, Nigeria, April 25, 2023/APO Group/ -- The ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone, with the support of the African Programming and Research Initiative to End Slavery (APRIES) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is organizing the Regional Conference for ECOWAS Member States on Ending Human Trafficking, with the theme: ‘Charting a way forward for deeper cooperation in ECOWAS to end Human Trafficking’.