ISDS Case Map
Africa
Treaties and agreements should facilitate a green and equitable transition by channeling investments into renewable energy, circular economies, and sustainable infrastructure.
Nigeria has gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a major milestone in the country’s commitment to regional integration and trade facilitation across Africa.
African economies are pivoting strategies in response to renewed U.S. tariffs, leadership transitions, and escalating regional conflicts, forcing a recalibration of trade relationships across the continent.
The Energy Charter Treaty not only locks countries into outdated fossil fuel investments but also hampers their ability to pursue sustainable, climate-friendly energy policies.
The US government's imposition of steep tariffs on African nations signals the end of the AGOA trade deal.
The African Continental Free Trade Area is emerging as a key player in global trade, and its growing ties with BRICS nations present new opportunities for economic collaboration.
ITUC-Africa has issued a powerful call to action, urging governments and institutions to ensure that trade-led growth translates into decent jobs, social justice, and sustainable development.
Investor-State Dispute Settlement has become a significant concern for African nations, as it often privileges multinational corporations at the expense of local governance and public welfare.
Trading within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has gained momentum, as 48 countries have deposited their instruments of AfCFTA ratification, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat Wamkele Mene has said.
With the African Growth and Opportunity Act set to expire and Trump a free trade sceptic, what's the future of US-Africa trade? Some analysts argue that Washington should shift its focus from AGOA towards building a new partnership centred around AfCFTA.
