In March 2018 African countries signed the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

The AfCFTA was only implemented in January 2021 and there is hope for improvement in some sectors by 2022.

Another area includes the creation of more energy supply.

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That is about one-third of the African population.

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African Countries, Innovation through science and technology

With the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade agreement, African countries can now better partner up in economies as well as in science and technology. Image: Seyllou/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images

Source: Briefly News

Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.

She joined the Briefly News team in 2021.

She has 6 years of experience in the journalism field.

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She worked as a lifestyle writer and editor at W24 and Opera News.

She graduated with a BA degree majoring in Journalism and Media Studies in 2017.

She’s a recipient of the INMA Elevate Scholarship.

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Email: lebogang.mashego@briefly.co.za