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Somalia Joins African Continental Free Trade Area, Gaining Access to $3.4 Trillion Market

01 August 2026 · Single source · Edition 10

Somalia has officially joined the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), gaining access to a vast $3.4 trillion market. This membership is expected to stimulate Somalia's economy through increased trade and investment opportunities across Africa.

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