AYV New, September 16, 2025
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, has arrived in Cairo, the Arab Republic of Egypt, to participate in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Institutional Meetings.
The week-long series of high-level meetings brings together trade officials and ministers from across the continent to strengthen Africa’s economic integration under the AfCFTAframework. The Minister is expected to take part in several critical engagements, including:
The 4th Ministerial Retreat of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Trade, held on 15 September at the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis.
The 17th meeting of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Trade is set for 16 September at the same venue.
The Business Forum organized by AfCFTA Trading Companies and the AfCFTA Secretariat, taking place on the morning of 16 September at the Hilton Cairo Heliopolis, where Min Sesay will be in attendance for the official opening ceremony.
This visit underlines Sierra Leone’s continued commitment to deepening regional trade integration and leveraging digital innovations to boost intra-African trade. The meetings are also expected to feature key discussions on digital payments, private sector engagement, and policy coordination among member states.
Minister Sesay’s participation reflects Sierra Leone’s active role in shaping the future of African trade and ensuring that AfCFTA delivers tangible benefits for its citizens and businesses.
