Statement: AfCFTA Secretary-General, sends his deepest condolences to the people of Ghana
The AfCFTA Secretary-General, H.E. Wamkele Mene has learned with great sadness about the loss of life and the destruction which occurred on Thursday in a devastating explosion in Apiate town, after a vehicle transporting explosives collided with a motorcycle.
The Secretary-General sends his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and to the Government of the Republic of Ghana.
“As fellow Africans, we share the pain felt by the people of Ghana as a result of this tragic accident. We send our thoughts and prayers to the families of the bereaved”. AfCFTA Secretary-General.
About the AfCFTA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a flagship project of Agenda 2063 of the African Union – Africa’s own development vision. The immediate implementation of the AfCFTA will provide quick wins that impact on socio[1]economic development and enhance confidence and the commitment of Africans as the owners and drivers of Agenda 2063. The AfCFTA aims at accelerating intra[1]African trade and boosting Africa’s trading position in the global market by strengthening Africa’s common voice and policy space in global trade negotiations
