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Only one country needed to realise Africa single market

Twenty-two ratifications are required for the agreement to enter into force and so far 21 countries have done so. MAP | HELLEN GITHAIGA | NMG

By  CHRISTABEL LIGAMI

Ethiopia last week ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), leaving only one more ratification for it to take effect.

Twenty-two ratifications are required for the agreement to enter into force and so far 21 countries have ratified their instruments.

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