African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Operational Lead: AfCFTA Secretariat (Accra) Integrated Continent

Progress

70%

The world's largest free-trade area by number of countries. Entered into force in 2019 with trading commencing 1 January 2021, boosting intra-African trade and value chains.

Started 2018Target 2030

Milestones

2018 · done
Framework adopted by AU Assembly
2020 · in progress
Member-state mobilisation & financing
2023 · planned
Continental roll-out & scale-up