Ghana · TRADE
Key Facts
—The proposal: On August 3, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama said he would push for Caribbean inclusion in the African Continental Free Trade Area when he becomes chair of the African Union.
—Market size cited: Mahama described the AfCFTA as a market of 1.3 billion people with a combined gross domestic product of more than US$3 trillion.
—Ratification status: As of December 2025, 50 of 55 African Union members had ratified the AfCFTA agreement, with 25 countries having completed their tariff concession processes.
