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ECCAS validates regional data governance framework to advance digital integration in Central Africa
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, 20 October 2026 – The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) Regional Data Governance Framework was validated at a workshop held on 19–20 October 2026 in Brazzaville. Organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with ECCAS, the workshop marked a step towards stronger data governance and digital integration in Central Africa.
Central Africa must accelerate reform implementation to strengthen private sector competitiveness
Yaoundé, 16 October 2026 — Central African countries must accelerate the implementation of reforms already adopted to deliver measurable gains in competitiveness and investment, according to recommendations adopted at the close of the 42nd session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Central Africa (ICSOE). Convened by the Subregional Office for Central Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the statutory meeting took place in Yaoundé from 13 to 15 October 2026.
5.8% of GDP, 300,000 jobs: ECA hands over Cameroon’s first blue economy assessment to the Government
Yaoundé, 19 October 2026 (ECA) — Cameroon’s blue economy already generates an estimated 1.72 trillion CFA francs in gross value added, equivalent to 5.8 % of GDP, and supports nearly 300,000 jobs, or about 3 % of national employment. These findings are contained in Cameroon’s first national blue economy evaluation, supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and handed over to the Government on 13 October 2026 on the margins of the 42nd session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Central Africa (ICSOE).
Sierra Leone launches step-by-step guide for trading goods under the AfCFTA and Trade Information Portal
Freetown, Sierra Leone , 16 October 2026 (ECA) - The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Trade and Industry, officially launched the Sierra Leone Step-by-Step Guide for Trading Goods under the AfCFTA, together with an accompanying Trade Information Portal.
Held on 16 October 2026 at the Lagoonda Conference Centre in Freetown under the theme, “Bridging the Trade Information Gap: Empowering Sierra Leone Businesses to Trade Effectively under the AfCFTA”, the launch brought together representatives of both the public and private sectors and trade-support institutions.
Government of Mozambique and partners unite to advance green industrialisation in Southern Africa
Maputo, Mozambique, 15 October 2026 (ECA) - The Government of Mozambique, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), UN Trade and Development, and the Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to accelerating green industrialisation as a pathway to economic transformation, job creation, climate resilience and sustainable development across Southern Africa.