East African Community Heads of State launch regional Customs Bond to enhance smooth flow of trade
The East African Community (EAC) yesterday launched the EAC Customs Bond (EACBond), a region‑wide guarantee system that simplifies the movement of goods across the eight EAC Partner States, a major step in the bloc’s drive to deepen regional integration and facilitate seamless trade. Officially unveiled during the Ordinary EAC Heads of State Summit at the […]
UNBS and TradeMark Africa Launch Regional Media Trainings to Strengthen Uganda’s Quality Ecosystem
In a strategic move to boost national quality standards and export competitiveness, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and TradeMark Africa (TMA), with funding from UK International Development, have kicked off a comprehensive media training program for journalists and content producers. The training, taking place concurrently in Mukono and Mbale, has drawn selected media […]
Kenya launches electronic warehouse receipt system to cut post-harvest losses and unlock finance for smallholder farmers
Nairobi, Kenya | 25th February 2026: Kenya has officially launched the Electronic Warehouse Receipt System Central Registry (eWRS-CR), a landmark digital platform set to modernise agricultural commodity trade, reduce post-harvest losses, and unlock access to structured markets and financing for farmers and agribusinesses nationwide. Launched by the Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) in partnership with […]
Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda Sign Pact to Create DESSU Corridor Authority
Djibouti, 15 February 2026: The governments of Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda have formally agreed to establish the Djibouti-Ethiopia-South Sudan-Uganda (DESSU) Corridor Authority. Signed at a ministerial session in Djibouti, the accord sets in motion a regional framework for coordinating trade, transport and logistics across the four nations. This will advance the shared vision […]
Djibouti, l’Éthiopie, le Soudan du Sud et l’Ouganda signent un pacte portant création de l’Autorité du Corridor Djibouti-Éthiopie-Soudan du Sud-Ouganda (DESSO)
Djibouti, le 15 février 2026 : les gouvernements de Djibouti, d’Éthiopie, du Soudan du Sud et d’Ouganda ont officiellement convenu de créer l’Autorité du corridor Djibouti-Éthiopie-Soudan du Sud-Ouganda (DESSO). Signé lors d’une session ministérielle à Djibouti, cet accord met en place un cadre régional pour coordonner le commerce, les transports et la logistique entre les […]
Progrès Réalisés Dans Les Efforts Visant À Éliminer Les Barrières Réelles Au Commerce Africain
Rapport annuel de TradeMark Africa, 2024-2025 Nairobi, Kenya, le 30 janvier 2026: Le Rapport annuel 2024-2025 de TradeMark Africa (TMA) démontre que les droits de douane ne constituent plus le principal obstacle au commerce africain, mais plutôt les mesures non tarifaires ; et que les progrès en matière de croissance du commerce intra-africain et entre […]
There is Progress on Eliminating the Real Barriers to African Trade
TradeMark Africa Annual Report 2024-2025 Nairobi, Kenya, 30 January 2026: TradeMark Africa’s (TMA) 2024-2025 Annual Report makes a case that tariffs are no longer the main obstacle to Africa’s trade but rather non-tariff measures; and that progress in growing intra-African trade and trade between the continent and the rest of the world will come from […]
Kenya ships its most popular mango to the UK ahead of the festive season
London/Nairobi, 23 December 2025: Kenya has shipped its first-ever consignment of the Apple mango variety to the United Kingdom (UK). The consignment confirms that Kenya has implemented phytosanitary measures that meet Britain’s food safety and plant health requirements. The successful shipment demonstrates Kenya’s readiness to expand mango exports while maintaining the highest quality and safety […]
Validation Workshop Confirms Gains for Women and Small Traders at the Moyale Border
Moyale, Ethiopia/Kenya, 19 December 2025: A one-day validation workshop in Moyale has confirmed that training women traders on border procedures and business practices increases their confidence, reduces reliance on informal routes, and strengthens engagement with formal trade systems. The workshop, brought together women and youth traders, border agencies, trade officials and local authorities to validate […]
Study Shows Digital Finance Has Reached Tanzania’s Traders, But Inclusion Must Now Deliver Growth and Security
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 19 December 2025 – Digital finance now reaches 95% of women and youth traders in Tanzania. Yet for many, access has not translated into security or growth. Fewer than one in ten use digital savings or credit, leaving most small trading businesses exposed to shocks and short of capital, despite operating […]