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Botswana : 45th African country to ratify AfCFTA agreement

Botswana becomes the 45th African country to ratify the AfCFTA agreement, strengthening its economic ties with the continent. President Mokgweetsi Masisi pledges to facilitate trade to capitalize on the opportunities provided by this vast market. The AfCFTA, in effect since January 2021, aims to boost intra-African trade, covering 55 countries and over 1.4 billion people.