Tag: African Continental Free Trade Area

Africa’s economic transformation will move faster when we make it easier for people, goods and opportunities to move across our continent. Officially opened the 10th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Nairobi, bringing together policymakers, investors, innovators and aviation leaders to shape the future of African air transport. Kenya is investing in world-class airport infrastructure, including the modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, digital technology, safety and aviation skills, strengthening our position as a leading regional and global hub. I also reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and called for more open African skies. Better connectivity means lower travel costs, stronger trade and tourism, greater investment and more jobs, while accelerating the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area. As aviation evolves, Africa must embrace AI, cybersecurity, sustainable aviation and automation, while preparing the next generation of African pilots, engineers and aviation professionals. One connected African sky means bigger markets, greater opportunity and a more prosperous Africa.

MOMBASA, Kenya—The Kenyan government has affirmed its commitment to the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) with the promise of...

KIGALI, Rwanda—As geopolitics shifts and development finance tightens, African countries are being urged to reimagine how to meet their...