AFRICA

INDIA: Trade Deal with Mauritius Officially Approved

23 February 2021

The signing of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) between India and Mauritius has now been approved, making this the first trade agreement the country has signed with an African nation. More

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GHANA: Interim Trade Agreement with United Kingdom Finally Signed

22 February 2021

Ghana and the United Kingdom have finally signed a new interim trade agreement, according to a joint statement issued by the two countries on 4 February 2021. More

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NIGERIA: New Finance Act Impacts Foreign Service Providers

18 February 2021

Nigeria’s new Finance Act 2020 took effect on 1 January 2021, introducing several changes to Nigerian laws, including provisions affecting foreign firms and individuals doing business in the country. More

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ETHIOPIA: Trade Ministry Launches Online Trade Registration, Licensing System

08 February 2021

Foreign-invested companies in Ethiopia can now obtain trade licences and register their businesses online, following the launch of the etrade.gov.et platform. More

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DJIBOUTI: Port Upgrade and New China Freight Service Announced

04 February 2021

The Port of Djibouti is planning to transform itself into a sea-air freight logistics hub rivalling Dubai, following the 20 January 2021 signing of an agreement by Ethiopian Airlines, Air Djibouti and the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) launching a freight goods transport service, primarily between China and Africa. More

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SOUTH AFRICA: Updated Prohibited and Restricted Goods List Released

02 February 2021

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published an updated list of prohibited and restricted goods. Prohibited items are not allowed to be imported into or exported from South Africa under any circumstances; whereas restricted items are only allowed to be imported or exported under certain circumstances or conditions, such as with a permit, certificate or letter of authority from the relevant government department, institution or body. More

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NIGERIA: Guidelines Issued for Exporters to Other AfCFTA Countries

28 January 2021

Nigeria’s federal government has released guidelines that exporters or agents must follow to export to African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) countries. There are currently 54 African Union member states in AfCFTA, and the bloc officially began trading on 1 January 2021. More

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MOROCCO: Tanger Med 2’s Third Container Terminal Opens

22 January 2021

Morocco’s Tanger Med 2 port officially started operations of its third container terminal on 1 January 2021, according to Marsa Maroc, the main port operator in Morocco and concession holder for the new terminal. More

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GHANA: 20% Import Fees Hike Delayed Again by Standards Authority

21 January 2021

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has delayed a 20% increase in registration fees and customs clearance charges for imported goods and services. The previously announced implementation was due to take effect from 1 January 2021, but has now been postponed for at least three months. More

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Bridge to Africa

13 January 2021

Mainland China began 2021 with a single step into a giant continent — Africa, The mainland’s free trade agreement (FTA) with Mauritius took effect on the same day as the African Free Trade Continental Area (AfCFTA), which includes Mauritius, rolled out, forging a link between the mainland and Africa. More

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