By: Akua Oteng Amponsah
Former President John Mahama has called on African countries to prioritize investments in transportation infrastructure to boost regional trade and reduce dependence on external shipping routes.
He noted that some goods meant for African markets are often first transported to Europe before being re-routed to their final destinations, which undermines the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“President Mahama emphasized that strategic investment in infrastructure, particularly transportation networks, will enhance inter-African trade.”
The President made these remarks after receiving credentials from newly accredited High Commissioners and Ambassadors at the Jubilee House in Accra.
He stressed the need for African states to adopt deliberate strategies that facilitate trade and improve regional security to build a stronger and more resilient African economy.
President Mahama also highlighted the potential for Ghana and Kenya to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in tourism development, where Kenya’s expertise could be beneficial.
President Mahama expressed optimism “that stronger ties between the two countries would open new opportunities in the sector and boost people-to-people exchanges.”
