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Decades of trade deals fail to wean Nigeria off crude oil dependence
29-Jan-2026     The Guardian
Despite two decades of being handed preferential access to global markets, Nigeria remains trapped in oil dependence as many deals fail to deliver the much-needed diversification.
AfCFTA member states advance digital trade integration
29-Jan-2026     BFT online
Tunisia, Zambia, Senegal, Uganda, Togo, and Angola shared practical experiences in implementing the Digital Trade Protocol. These country presentations demonstrated concrete progress in areas such as digital identity systems, payment infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks that support cross-border digital commerce.
Ghana risks becoming net consumer instead of producer under AfCFTA
29-Jan-2026     News Ghana
Ghana’s growing imports under the AfCFTA, without a corresponding rise in exports, could erode the country’s industrial base and dilute the core objectives of the continental trade pact, an international trade expert has warned.
US, African Union launch strategic investment group
29-Jan-2026     Mirage News
Joint statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the African Union Commission on the occasion of today's agreement to establish a Strategic Investment Working Group.
Public health group demands release and discussion on full text of India-EU FTA
28-Jan-2026     Pharmabiz
The Working Group points out that the European Commission's press release states the agreement provides for a high level of protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property rights, including copyright, trademarks, designs, trade secrets and plant variety rights.
EU-India trade deal leaves bloc's carbon border tariff intact
28-Jan-2026     Reuters
A landmark trade deal struck by India and the European Union on Tuesday will not trigger any changes to the bloc's carbon border tariff, EU officials said, despite India's concerns over the scheme.
The EU is seeking new trade partnerships. Here’s why
28-Jan-2026     AP
The free trade agreement between the European Union and India underscores the EU’s efforts to ink new global partnerships at a time when the Trump administration has rattled the region’s capitals which have long relied on a stable relationship with Washington on trade, defense and diplomacy.
Institutional innovation in investment treaties: The India-EFTA TEPA model and alternative frameworks for dispute prevention
28-Jan-2026     Kluwer Arbitration Blog
TEPA addresses fundamental conflicts of emerging market investment structures. The agreement will enable India to escape the ISDS 2015 liability trap, balancing defensive provisions with a pro-investor focus.
EU signals trade pact talks with ASEAN to begin after 2027
28-Jan-2026     The Jakarta Globe
The EU is moving toward a regional trade deal with ASEAN, but for now, it's focusing on bilateral pacts with member states as building blocks. While agreements with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia (CEPA) are already in place or pending approval, negotiations with Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia are ongoing, with a 2027 target for finalization.
GCC, Indonesia seek to finalize trade talks this year
28-Jan-2026     Arab News
The Gulf Cooperation Council and Indonesia are aiming to finalize their free trade agreement in 2026, trade officials said on Saturday as they wrap up the fourth round of negotiations.