Luanda, Angola, 24 June 2025 – On the margins of the U.S.–Africa Business Summit, H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, met with Hon. Zuko Godlimpi, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa.

The engagement focused on strengthening negotiations among State Parties and accelerating the effective implementation of AfCFTA protocols. Both parties underscored the critical role of sustained political will and technical coordination in advancing the goals of the Agreement and fostering deeper regional integration