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Regional standards woes pose non-tariff barrier in Africa push for free trade area

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signs a landmark free trade agreement ahead of the African Union summit at the Palais des Congress in Niamey on July 7. Protectionist policies threaten fresh drive to open markets in the continent. PHOTO | AFP | ISSOUF SANOGO

By  GERALD ANDAE

All has not been with Africa’s trade fabric amid standoffs over market access.

For example, Kenya’s milk has had difficulties over time in accessing the Zambian market, while the actual sell-by date of the Kenyan tea has been a subject of controversy in Sudan because of different standards.

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