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The Composition and Functions of the Council of Ministers

The Council of Ministers is hereby established and shall consist of the Ministers responsible for Trade or such other ministers, authorities, or officials duly designated by the State Parties.

The Council of Ministers shall report to the Assembly through the Executive Council.

The Council of Ministers shall within its mandate:

  • (a) take decisions in accordance with this Agreement;
  • (b) ensure effective implementation and enforcement of the Agreement;
  • (c) take measures necessary for the promotion of the objectives of this Agreement and other instruments relevant to the AfCFTA;
  • (d) work in collaboration with the relevant organs and institutions of the African Union;
  • (e) promote the harmonisation of appropriate policies, strategies and measures for the effective implementation of this Agreement;
  • (f) establish and delegate responsibilities to ad hoc or standing committees, working groups or expert groups;
  • (g) prepare its rules of procedure and those of its subsidiary bodies created for the implementation of the AfCFTA and submit them to the Executive Council for approval;
  • (h) supervise the work of all committees and working groups it may establish pursuant to this Agreement;
  • (i) consider reports and activities of the Secretariat and take appropriate actions;
  • (j) make regulations, issue directives and make recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement;
  • (k) consider and propose for adoption by the Assembly, the staff and financial regulations of the Secretariat;
  • (l) consider the organisational structure of the Secretariat and submit for adoption by the Assembly through the Executive Council;
  • (m) approve the work programs of the AfCFTA and its institutions;
  • (n) consider the budgets of the AfCFTA and its institutions and submit them to the Assembly through the Executive Council;
  • (o) make recommendations to the Assembly for the adoption of authoritative interpretation of this Agreement; and
  • (p) perform any other function consistent with this Agreement or as may be requested by the Assembly.

The Council of Ministers shall meet twice a year in ordinary session and may meet as and when necessary in extraordinary sessions.

Decisions taken by the Council of Ministers, while acting within its mandate, shall be binding on State Parties. Decisions that have legal, structural or financial implications shall be binding on State Parties upon their adoption by the Assembly.

The State Parties shall take such measures as are necessary to implement the decisions of the Council of Ministers.