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The expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) policy has left some unanswered questions, including how the African economies can sustain the trade gains. It also raises concern about how the continent can reposition itself in a post-AGOA environment. A report released by the Bashir Adeniyi Centre for International Trade and Investment (BACITI) …

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Kenya could lose a vital economic lifeline as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to expire on September 30, ending the country’s duty-free trade access to the U.S. The apparel sector, which employs 66,000 Kenyans directly and supports nearly 660,000 livelihoods, would be hit hardest. The loss of AGOA would weaken Kenya’s …

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