Eyes on AfCTA to steer Africa's economic rebound from disruptions

Mama Keita.

Mama Keita, the director of UN Economic Commission for Africa sub-regional office for Eastern Africa. PHOTO | FILE

The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) agreement could be the continent’s Marshall Plan for recovery as the region faces a further economic disruption from the Russia-Ukraine war.

Economists from the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) say the continent must now implement the agreement fast as it presents insurance for the future.