Regional Integration 3 articles

Regional Integration centres on the economic and institutional processes through which neighbouring states deepen cooperation. The analysis follows common markets, customs unions, policy harmonisation, mobility, regional blocs and shared integration mechanisms. It differs from AfCFTA because the emphasis instead falls on extending beyond continental trade rules to wider subregional economic, institutional and mobility arrangements.

Trade

Liberia urges digital customs shift with Nigeria

October 6, 2026, 7:01 PM

Liberia’s top customs official called for a move from paperwork to digital trade at a major industry event in Lagos, pressing for real change in cross-border cooperation with Nigeria.

Leadership & Government

South Africa and Namibia sign seven new deals to deepen economic partnership

October 7, 2026, 3:46 PM

South Africa and Namibia have signed seven new agreements aimed at boosting trade, investment, and industrial growth. The move signals a stronger push for regional economic ties.

Economy

Africa’s economic corridors put to the test as governments push for control

October 8, 2026, 10:55 PM

Africa’s infrastructure corridors are at a crossroads. Governments want to turn mineral wealth into regional industry, but face tangled governance and shaky financing.