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Is COMESA fit for Africa's next trade revolution?

Mimi Mefo Newuh | George Okachi | Bouba Jalloh
November 3, 2025

As Africa pushes toward deeper economic integration, the role of regional blocs like COMESA is under renewed scrutiny. Once hailed as a cornerstone for trade and investment across Eastern and Southern Africa, COMESA now faces the challenge of staying relevant in a rapidly digitizing and competitive global economy.

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