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Somalia’s parliament ratifies Africa Free Trade Area Agreement
22-Oct-2025     Dawan Africa
Somalia’s House of the People has officially ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, marking a major step toward the country’s integration into Africa’s single market system.
Five countries flagged for holding up Comesa-EAC-SADC mega trade bloc
22-Oct-2025     Zawya
Five members of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) are holding back the full rollout of a mega free-trade area (FTA) stretching across 26 African countries from Cape Town to Cairo, it has been revealed.
UK mining case highlights impact of ISDS mechanism on climate action
22-Oct-2025     International Bar Association
In August, a Singapore-based investor filed a case against the UK government after the High Court in London quashed a proposal for a new coal mine on climate grounds.
India, Russia in talks to resolve non-tariff issues affecting trade amid push for FTA
22-Oct-2025     The New Indian Express
India has identified over 65 non-tariff measures affecting its trade with Russia, primarily in areas of marine and agricultural exports.
Spanish congress opposes EU-Morocco trade amendment on Western Sahara
21-Oct-2025     AL24 News
Spain’s Congress has rejected the recent amendment to the European Union–Morocco trade agreement, introduced by the European Commission to include products from Western Sahara, described as a blatant violation of a ruling by the CJEU requiring the prior consent of the Sahrawi people.
Kenya seeks Turkish apparel investment as AGOA in limbo
21-Oct-2025     Fibre2Fashion
With the future of the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in limbo, Kenya is seeking to diversify its export markets by attracting Turkish textile and garment manufacturers.
Kenya and Senegal sign visa-free travel agreement to boost bilateral ties
21-Oct-2025     Dawan Africa
Kenya and Senegal have officially signed a visa-free travel agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to visit each other for up to 90 days without visa restrictions...that the move aligns with the country’s commitment to continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063
Suphajee, Peruvian envoy discuss trade partnership, target Thailand–Peru FTA conclusion by year-end
21-Oct-2025     The Nation
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun meets Peru’s ambassador to strengthen trade ties and aims to conclude the upgraded Thailand–Peru FTA by 2025-end.
GCC and UK intensify free trade deal negotiations, discuss establishing new joint action plan
21-Oct-2025     Middle East Economy
It is estimated that the GCC-UK deal could increase bilateral trade by 16 percent, adding an extra $10.85 billion per year to trade.
EU Council clears final step for India-EU free trade deal to be signed by year-end
21-Oct-2025     MSN
The European Union Council has given final approval for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the EU, paving the way for the deal to be signed by the end of 2025. The move reflects a growing strategic alignment amid global economic and geopolitical challenges.