Une histoire continentale, dont l’Éthiopie serait le principal protagoniste
Quand un papillon de nuit menace une industrie d’un milliard de dollars À la fin de l’année 2024, la Direction générale de la santé et de la sécurité alimentaire de l’Union européenne (DG SANTE) a soumis le secteur floral d’Afrique de l’Est à l’un des contrôles phytosanitaires les plus rigoureux que ce secteur ait jamais […]
A continental story, with Ethiopia at its centre
In late 2024, the European Union’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (EU-DG SANTE) put Eastern Africa’s flower industry under one of the most demanding plant-health audits the sector has faced. The threat was the False Codling Moth, whose larva conceals itself inside a rose bud or capsicum. The EU treats it as a zero-tolerance […]
East African horticulture players push for regional trade reforms
East African horticulture players are pushing for removal of trade barriers and harmonisation of standards to make it easier for farmers and exporters to trade within the region and access global markets. The call came on September 22, 2026 during the launch of the Horticultural Council for Eastern Africa (HoCEA) in Nairobi, where industry players […]
Ethiopia’s Green Energy Drives Electric Mobility Transition – Trademark Africa
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s abundant renewable electricity resources provide a strong strategic foundation for transitioning from diesel-powered transport to electric mobility, according to TradeMark Africa. The organization highlighted the move’s potential to reduce transport costs, cut carbon emissions, and enhance regional trade competitiveness. Ewnetu Taye, TradeMark Africa’s Country Director for Ethiopia, shared these insights in […]
West African Corridors Still Face Common Rules and Digital Customs Gaps
Officials from Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo met in Cotonou on Tuesday, September 15, to discuss a proposed four-country road transport agreement. Organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the meeting aimed to align national regulations and facilitate the movement of goods along the subregion’s main corridors. The meeting follows […]
From export readiness to market access: EU-backed support strengthens women’s participation in trade along the Djibouti-Ethiopia Corridor
This article sets out, Africa’s short and longer-term priorities at the trade-sustainability nexus, and some proposals on strategies for advancing African sustainability prospects within the global trading system.
De la préparation à l’exportation à l’accès aux marchés : une aide soutenue par l’UE renforce la participation des femmes au commerce le long du corridor Djibouti-Éthiopie
This article sets out, Africa’s short and longer-term priorities at the trade-sustainability nexus, and some proposals on strategies for advancing African sustainability prospects within the global trading system.
Trade Experts Call for Reforms to Unlock Agricultural Market Access
NAIROBI, July 1, 2026 — Trade and agriculture experts have called for accelerated investment in trade infrastructure, stronger regulatory systems and effective implementation of regional trade agreements to unlock market access for African agricultural products and strengthen regional integration. The call was made during a TradeMark Africa-organised side event held on the sidelines of the […]
The Hormuz crisis: Shocks and tremors call for greater economic resilience
Priestly says the first and most visible impact is at the fuel pump. Higher energy prices are being felt directly by businesses and consumers. Fuel prices have tripled in Ethiopia and risen sharply in several other regional markets, including Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. A crisis in the Strait of Hormuz may seem far removed from […]
La réforme logistique de l’Éthiopie ouvre de nouvelles opportunités pour la croissance du commerce
L’Éthiopie a ouvert son secteur logistique à la propriété étrangère à 100 %, supprimant ainsi le plafond de 49 % qui limitait depuis longtemps la participation des investisseurs étrangers dans l’un des marchés commerciaux les plus importants d’Afrique de l’Est. Cette réforme pourrait attirer des capitaux, des technologies et des normes opérationnelles internationales. Son succès […]