AfCFTA Secretary-General Meets Cabo Verde Minister to Discuss Inclusive Implementation of the Agreement

Luanda, Angola, 23 June 2025 – On the margins of the U.S.–Africa Business Summit, the AfCFTA Secretary-General, H.E. Wamkele Mene, met with Hon. Alexandre Monteiro, Minister of Industry, Trade and Energy of Cabo Verde.

The discussion centred on deepening the implementation of the AfCFTA, with a shared commitment to ensuring that gender and youth inclusion remain central to the Agreement’s outcomes. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of inclusive economic development as a core principle of the AfCFTA.

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OFFICIAL NOTICE

AfCFTA Startup Accelerator Partnership Program

Announcement on Startup Selection Results – Startup Partnership Program 2026

Thank you for your interest in the AfCFTA Secretariat & Korea-Africa Foundation Startup Partnership Program 2026.

We are pleased to announce that the application review process has been completed. This year’s program attracted a large number of high-quality applications from startups across Africa, resulting in a highly competitive selection process.

Selected startups have been notified individually via email. Detailed information regarding the upcoming Global Audition Evaluation will be shared with them separately.

Please note that only selected applicants will receive direct notification. Due to the high volume of applications received, individual notifications will not be sent to applicants who were not selected for this stage.

We sincerely appreciate the interest, effort, and enthusiasm demonstrated by all applicants. Thank you for being part of this initiative. We look forward to your continued engagement and hope to see you in future opportunities.

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