The UK will miss out on a huge opportunity if it neglects Africa in its Brexit plans. Of all the issues raised by the UK’s recent Brexit vote, one of the most concerning is that Africa has been ‘downgraded.’ Judging by the debate over the UK’s future relationship with the European Union and its trading partners, Africa is not even on the Brexit agenda. The urgency for action cannot be understated, especially as British commercial relations with Africa are surprisingly weak. There is huge scope for other British business sectors to expand into African markets, from engineering to logistics and education. Developing the UK’s trade relations with Africa must be integral to its Brexit strategy, and Africa must not be allowed to sink down the agenda.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 11, 2016 08:31 UTC