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Comesa cues African states against protectionism as free trade set to take effect

Dock workers assist in off-loading duty free sugar at the Port of Mombasa from the Comesa region. FILE PHOTO | NMG

By  GERALD ANDAE

A regional body has urged African states to seek alternative ways of protecting some sectors of their economy as a continental free trade area takes effect.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA) is expected to come into effect at the end of the year.

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