With the July 1, 2020 launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) fast approaching, 90 per cent of outstanding issues on the rules of origin and tariff guidelines have been resolved.

A meeting of director-generals of Customs, revenue authority officials and trade experts from member states, held recently in Kampala Uganda, focused on how to bring on board all signatories and push for ratification by all.

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