The African Trade Conference calls for the promotion of regional trade integration.

The Africa Trade Conference 2026 was held in Cape Town, South Africa on the 11th. Participants called for strengthening regional cooperation, eliminating trade barriers, promoting regional trade integration, and advancing internal trade development in Africa. The conference brought together African policymakers, representatives from financial institutions, business leaders, and investors to discuss how to accelerate the construction of Africa's trade system and expand intra-African trade. Attendees expressed that in recent years, global conflicts and trade frictions have been frequent, highlighting the increasing necessity for Africa to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance trade resilience.