{
  "id": 4655521,
  "title": "AfCFTA is taking time but Africa will get there – Dr. Emmanuel Victor Brown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/afcfta-is-taking-time-but-africa-will-get-there-dr-emmanuel-victor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T07:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/africa/afcfta-is-taking-time-but-africa-will-get-there-dr-emmanuel-victor-brown/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Emmanuel Victor Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Civil Society for AfCFTA, discusses the ongoing progress of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at the 2026 Future of Energy Conference (FEC) in Accra. Dr. Brown acknowledges that the AfCFTA is making steady progress, despite concerns about its slow pace, and stresses that many member states are now beginning to pay serious attention to its implementation. He explains that the initiative aims to create a single market for all member states to trade as one community, in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Dr. Brown highlights the potential benefits of tariff liberalization, which could significantly ease trade for young entrepreneurs, SMEs, and medium-scale businesses. However, he emphasizes that the key to success lies in strict adherence to the agreed framework without compromise, external influences, or policy reversals. Dr. Brown commends the African Union and Ghana's government for their dedication to the AfCFTA agenda and believes that if the vision is followed, Africa will eventually catch up with blocs like the European Union.",
  "summary": "By: Samuel Ayammah The Chief Executive Officer of Civil Society for AfCFTA, Dr. Emmanuel Victor Brown, says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is making steady progress despite concerns about its slow pace, noting that many member states are now beginning to give serious attention to its implementation. Dr. Brown spoke with GBCONLINE NEWS […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}