
Dr. Talkmore Chidede (LLD)
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Dr. Talkmore Chidede (LLD)
@talkmorechidede
Snr. Digital Trade Expert @AfCFTA | Investment & Trade Law | Digital Trade | Regional Economic Integration | Personal account - own views | RTs not endorsements










After the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a License Passporting Framework, Governor @SorayaMHlive noted that the new License Passporting Framework is designed to enable seamless operations of Payment Service Providers across Rwanda, Ghana, and Kenya promoting innovation, competition, and broader access to efficient digital payment solutions. She added that with @CentralBankRw, @bankofghanax, and @CBKKenya taking the lead, this initiative should inspire other central banks to join the framework and accelerate Africa’s cross‑border financial integration. #IFF2026 #BNREngage #KnowYourCentralBank


Today, the #AfCFTA Secretariat, Quest Ghana Limited and the government of the Republic of Seychelles signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Seychelles’ digital economy, and digital trade under the AfCFTA. The collaboration aims to position Seychelles as a competitive digital trade hub, enabling businesses to participate more effectively in the digital economy. This collaboration is an important milestone in advancing secure, seamless, and interoperable digital trade framework for Seychelles that will facilitate cross-border digital transactions, promote interoperability of systems and platforms, support MSMEs’ access to the #AfCFTA market, and enhance regulatory cooperation and innovation. #AfCFTA #CreatingOneAfricanMarket #DigitalTrade #DigitalTradeCorridor #DigitalEconomy













The National Bank of #Rwanda (BNR) has successfully completed a five-month Proof of Concept (PoC) phase for a potential Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a digital version of the #Rwandan franc known as the e-Franc Rwandais (e-FRW). READ: newtimes.co.rw/article/33630/…

Today in Chad, the #AfCFTA Secretariat, in partnership with the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Chad, convened a Joint Opening Ceremony for the Private Sector Workshop & Youth Forum placing businesses and young people at the centre of Africa’s trade agenda. The ceremony featured remarks from H.E. the Secretary-General of the #AfCFTA, H.E. the Minister of Youth, and President of the Chamber of Commerce of Chad, underscoring a shared commitment to inclusive trade and economic opportunity. Technical sessions, focused on Chad’s status under the #AfCFTA, customs rules and procedures, the #AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, the critical role of Africa’s private sector, and implementation support from African Export-Import Bank. #AfCFTA #PrivateSector #YouthInTrade #WomenInTrade #Chad











