Can AfCFTA anchor Africa’s trade future as AGOA faces uncertainty?

The expiry of AGOA has hit African economies hard, with exports to the US reportedly falling sharply, even if key sectors like textiles are witnessing job losses and factory closures.
The crisis has exposed Africa’s overreliance on the US, pushing governments and economists to call for diversification and stronger regional trade.
AfCFTA is emerging as a potential anchor for Africa’s trade resilience.