APO News from Africa: Saudi Arabia takes steps to boost trade with TIR – the global customs transit system: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced today its decision to accede to the global customs transit system for moving goods across international borders – the United Nations TIR Convention – (www.IRU.org/tir) and to make the system operational in 2017. Due … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia takes steps to boost trade with TIR – the global customs transit system
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SA News: Despite poaching, South Africa plans for rhino horn trade
Despite poaching, South Africa plans for rhino horn trade: JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South Africa's government is moving ahead with plans to allow a domestic trade and limited export of rhino horns, alarming many international conservationists who believe rhinos will be more vulnerable to poachers who have killed record ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Foreign Minister To … [Read more...] about SA News: Despite poaching, South Africa plans for rhino horn trade
The African Union Commission is hosting the 5th Meeting of the Continental Free Trade Area Negotiating Forum (CFTA-NF)
The African Union Commission is hosting the 5th Meeting of the Continental Free Trade Area Negotiating Forum (CFTA-NF): The African Union Commission (AUC) is hosting the 5th Meeting of the Continental Free Trade Area Negotiating Forum (CFTA-NF) from 27 February - 04 March 2017. The meeting is preceded by an Orientation workshop (27 – 28 February 2017) to provide the CFTA … [Read more...] about The African Union Commission is hosting the 5th Meeting of the Continental Free Trade Area Negotiating Forum (CFTA-NF)
Impacts of Illegal Wildlife Trade on the Tourist Sector in Ethiopia
Impacts of Illegal Wildlife Trade on the Tourist Sector in Ethiopia: The U.S. Embassy and Mission to the African Union are hosting an event on March 1 at 2:00 pm to engage the tourist sector in Ethiopia about the negative impacts of the illegal wildlife trade. Ethiopia is a transit country for endangered wildlife products from Africa. Speakers will include the … [Read more...] about Impacts of Illegal Wildlife Trade on the Tourist Sector in Ethiopia
South Africa, European Union Talk Trade
South Africa, European Union Talk Trade: South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries have met with the Ambassador of the European Union (EU), Dr Marcus Cornaro, to discuss bilateral trade relations. The meeting took place in the context of the entry into force of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between … [Read more...] about South Africa, European Union Talk Trade
