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How logistic bottlenecks continue to undermine intra-Africa trade

A ship offloading cargo at the port of Mombasa. [File, Standard]

A major logistical gap in Africa has continued to hinder intra-African trade, even with the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

For instance, moving cargo from Kenya to Ghana currently takes between 45 and 60 days, compared to five or six days for a similar shipment to the Middle East, particularly in Dubai.

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