POSSIBLE DISPUTE AREASWith 54 countries and as evidenced from the existing regional economic trade blocs, there is bound to be disputes. The MFN Principle requires all member states to be afforded the same treatment. NTBs hamper trade through the imposition mechanisms other than tariffs as defined by the AfCFTA protocol on goods and services. There is also the National Treatment principle that mandates member states to treat goods and services as similar to local goods. Agnes Gitau is the Managing Partner at GBS Africa, where she provides political and economic risk advisory for businesses operating in Africa.

Source: The Star January 04, 2021 02:00 UTC