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ECA and partners advocate for a sustainable and inclusive mining value chain in the DRC

Kolwezi, February 18, 2025 (ECA) - As an extension of its support to the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the development of a regional value chain for batteries and electric vehicles, the Economic Commission for Africa and its partners are raising awareness among national stakeholders in the BEV project of the negative impacts of mining and industrial activities in the DRC on the one hand, and the benefits of green and inclusive industrial policies on the other.

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SADC launches landmark initiative to build sustainable energy transition mineral value chains

Lusaka, Zambia, 2 June 2026 – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has many of the sought after critical energy transition minerals. Now a five-year regional project is working to retain the mineral wealth locally while promoting livelihoods and driving industrialization.

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How responsible mining will support SADC industrialisation

Durban South Africa, 10 August 2026 (ECA) - As global demand for critical energy transition minerals (CETMs) continues to increase, local processing and value addition is the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s fastest route to industrialisation and economic diversification.

The recent 9th SADC Industrialisation Week (SIW) and Exhibition, held in Durban South Africa, highlighted a key initiative promoting responsible mineral extraction.

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Talking points for Mr. Claver Gatete at the HLPF side event "From informal work to sustainable livelihoods: Youth pathways in fragile cities in Africa"

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Angola validates AfCFTA strategy to leverage market access opportunities

Luanda, Angola 23 June 2026 — The Republic of Angola today validated its national strategy and action plan for implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a decisive step toward harnessing intra‑African trade to accelerate the country’s economic diversification and industrialization agenda.

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East Africa's legislators step up on AfCFTA implementation

Nairobi, Kenya, 28 July 2026 (ECA) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC), convened a four-day Capacity-Building Workshop for the East African Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Communication, Trade and Investment on the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. The workshop is taking place from 28 to 31 July 2026 at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.