The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement entered into force in January 2021, marking a transformative moment for continental commerce. As member states work to prepare for expanded intra-African trade volumes, what key developments have shaped the trade landscape? This pamphlet examines critical trade developments across African nations during the Q4 2025 to Q1 2026 period.

The Iran war has fundamentally altered Europe's geopolitical calculus, forcing European capitals to reconsider their economic and political relationships amid growing concerns about American reliability.