Uganda, Niger, Gabon and the Central African Republic join a growing number of African countries to lose duty-free access to the United States market.
President Joe Biden informed Congress on 30 October that four more African countries would lose their duty-free access to the vast US market in 2024 after failing to qualify for the African Growth and Opportunity Act .. Trade ministers from across the continent are meeting from 2 November to 4 November to press for a rapid renewal of the programme past 2025.
Gabon and Niger are being suspended following military coups earlier this year, while the CAR and Uganda are accused of human rights violations.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Africa. Unlocked.
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