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Free Trade Area marks “giant stride forward”

Free Trade Area marks “giant stride forward”

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Welcome to our latest UN and Africa podcast, from UN News.

The signing of the first ever Free Trade Area agreement by 44 African nations has been hailed as a “giant stride forward” by the UN. We’ll talk about what it means for the continent, and hear from the first Force Commander of the mission in Liberia as operations wrap up, together with the man responsible for the UN’s civilian protection work across South Sudan.

Music Credits:  

Cool (Soulful Hip hop) by Makaih Beats Shell Shock, by Audiobinger Studio Mali - Youssou N'Dour's  Wake UP - "It's Africa Calling"        Remix by IntraHealth International
Audio Credit
Matt Wells, Kingsley Ighobor
Audio
23'23"
Photo Credit
UNECA