Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

The National Briefing · Mar 31, 2026 · 4m

31 March 2026

1.    Nigeria- Abuja- ACFTA Fest 2026

African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) Fest 2026 unites Africa’s youth, innovation and culture in Nigeria.

It was the maiden edition of ACFTA Fest 2026 — a landmark three-day Pan-African celebration that brought together the continent’s vibrant cultures, bold innovators, and sporting legends under one roof in Abuja, Nigeria.

Designed to rotate annually across African nations, the forum aims to empower up to 1.5 million young people through entrepreneurship, arts and sports…