Rwanda: What AfCFTA Means for Entrepreneurs Looking to Grow Beyond Borders

[New Times] Not so long ago, I spoke with a businessman in Rwanda who operates in imports, customs clearance, and logistics - right at the heart of cross-border trade. You would expect someone in that position to be fully conversant with continental trade frameworks. Yet, he said that he only started learning about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in 2025, despite Rwanda having signed and ratified the agreement in 2018, with continent-wide implementation beginning in 2019.

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