Afreximbank Announces Third AfCFTA Training Programme
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the third edition of its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Training Programme, aimed at equipping African businesses with the knowledge and skills to maximise opportunities under the continental trade agreement.
The programme, scheduled to take place in Cairo from 16 to 18 June 2026, is being delivered in collaboration with the American University in Cairo and the AfCFTA Secretariat.
Designed for corporates across Africa, the initiative seeks to address gaps in understanding of the AfCFTA’s technical provisions, which continue to limit the full realisation of its benefits. Participants will gain practical insights into identifying trade opportunities, managing export and import operations, and navigating trade finance, supply chains and international trade systems.
Afreximbank said the programme will translate the AfCFTA’s legal framework into practical, business-focused strategies, enabling companies to better understand regulatory requirements and expand market access across the continent.
Dr Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist and Managing Director of Research at Afreximbank, described the training as a strategic platform to deepen understanding and adoption of the AfCFTA among private sector players.
“This initiative reinforces the Bank’s commitment to equipping businesses with the insights and capabilities required to effectively leverage opportunities under the Agreement,” he said.
Mohamed Ali, Director of Trade in Goods and Competition at the AfCFTA Secretariat, noted that the programme represents a critical step towards unlocking the full potential of intra-African trade through targeted capacity building and strategic partnerships.
The training will be delivered through the Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD), which serves as a key knowledge hub for trade development across the continent.
Mr Stephen Tio Kauma, Managing Director for Human Resources at Afreximbank, said the programme reflects the institution’s broader goal of empowering African businesses to scale, innovate and compete effectively within Africa’s single market.
Afreximbank, a key strategic partner of the African Union in implementing the AfCFTA, continues to roll out initiatives aimed at advancing intra-African trade and investment, with capacity-building programmes playing a central role.
