AfCFTA Secretariat Official

🇬🇭🇳🇴On 4 November 2026, H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the #AfCFTA Secretariat, hosted H.E. Dr @KvistadMikal, Ambassador of Norway 🇳🇴 (Norwegian Embassy in Accra) to Ghana, for a meeting at the Secretariat in #Accra.

The Secretary-General briefed the Ambassador on the progress of the #AfCFTA agenda. He pointed to the sustained political commitment of State Parties, reflected in 50 ratifications as at September 2026 and in the adoption of the Protocols that underpin the Agreement establishing the #AfCFTA.

Discussions also covered the Secretariat’s work to advance regional economic integration across the continent. The two sides compared experiences, including from Europe, and considered the opportunities and challenges of moving from negotiations to implementation.

#AfCFTA #Norway #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

⚖️ The AfCFTA Appellate Body is now complete with seven Members.

At the 16th Meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body in Accra on 4 November 2026, Prof. Paul Kuruk (Ghana) and Dr. Bett Jackson Kiprotich (Kenya) took the oath of office in the presence of H.E. @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of the #AfCFTA Secretariat.

The milestone advances a transparent, predictable and rules-based approach to resolving trade disputes, strengthening confidence in Africa’s single market.

#AfCFTA #DisputeSettlement #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

🎮 Day 2 at the AfCFTA Esports and Gaming Pavilion at #CANEXWKND2026 in Lagos brings the industry together for a full programme on governance, talent and investment.

Today’s line-up (GMT+1):

10:30 | Beyond Betting: Governance and Regulation
11:15 | Talent Pathway: Grassroots to Professional
12:05 | Creatives Connect Afrika 2026 mini roadshow
13:05 | Fireside Chat: Investing in the Creative Sector, with Obi Osika and Yahaya Maikori.

The CCA roadshow previews the 30 November–3 December 2026 event in #Accra.

Together, these conversations look at practical ways to grow African esports and creative businesses and connect them to opportunities across the continent.

📍 Block B, Exhibition Hall 2, Wole Soyinka Centre for Cultural and Creative Arts.

#AfCFTA #Esports #CreativesConnectAfrika

🎮🔥 Gamers in action, industry voices on stage and great energy at the #AfCFTA Esports and Gaming Pavilion at #CANEXWKND2026 in Lagos!

Ms. @MburuNdoria delivered opening remarks on behalf of H.E. @MeneWamkele, highlighting African-owned gaming content, innovation and opportunities under the #AfCFTA.

The opening was followed by “The State of Play: Esports in Africa”, moderated by Gabriel Ajala with Ikechukwu Okoye , Ronny Lusigi (@ESF_Kenya) and @KwesiHayford_ . Beyond the stage, gamers and esports enthusiasts are bringing the Pavilion to life. 🕹️

More action and conversations tomorrow. Stay tuned!

#AfCFTA #EsportsAfrica #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

🎮 AFRICA, IT’S GAME TIME! 🌍🔥

Day 1 of the AfCFTA Esports and Gaming Pavilion is here! 🎉 At #CANEXWKND2026, join “The State of Play: Esports in Africa” for a conversation on the people and possibilities shaping the industry, including opportunities in trade in services.

🎙️ Keynote addresses from Director @NdoriaEmily of the #AfCFTA Secretariat and Yahaya Maikori of the Esports Federation of Nigeria.

🎤 Gabriel Ajala moderates a panel featuring Ikechukwu Okoye, Ronny Lusigi (@ESF_Kenya) and @KwesiHayford_.

📅 6 November 2026 | 11:00–12:45 (GMT+1)
📍 Block B, Exhibition Hall 2, Wole Soyinka Centre, Lagos 🇳🇬

Come for the games. Stay for the big ideas! 🕹️

#AfCFTA #AfricanEsports #TradeInServices #CreatingOneAfricanMarket