The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) was adopted by the African Union in 2018. This book, authored by Kofi Oteng Kufuor, examines the AfCFTA's key provisions and their significance in the context of increasing trade protectionism on the continent. The book highlights the importance of citizen participation and the role of sub-state actors in the success of the AfCFTA. It also explores the political dimension of the AfCFTA, which aims to serve as a tool for achieving pan-Africanism and the creation of a federation or confederation of African states by 2063. The book discusses the evolution of African trade agreements from a power-oriented to a rules-oriented approach, emphasizing the need for clear and enforceable rules. It analyzes the AfCFTA's decision-making machinery and the role of various organs in its implementation. Additionally, the book examines the challenges of intra-African trade conflicts and the potential of the AfCFTA to mitigate these issues. The author argues that the AfCFTA's success will depend on how well it works in practice and the extent to which it can foster market activity and economic development across Africa.The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) was adopted by the African Union in 2018. This book, authored by Kofi Oteng Kufuor, examines the AfCFTA's key provisions and their significance in the context of increasing trade protectionism on the continent. The book highlights the importance of citizen participation and the role of sub-state actors in the success of the AfCFTA. It also explores the political dimension of the AfCFTA, which aims to serve as a tool for achieving pan-Africanism and the creation of a federation or confederation of African states by 2063. The book discusses the evolution of African trade agreements from a power-oriented to a rules-oriented approach, emphasizing the need for clear and enforceable rules. It analyzes the AfCFTA's decision-making machinery and the role of various organs in its implementation. Additionally, the book examines the challenges of intra-African trade conflicts and the potential of the AfCFTA to mitigate these issues. The author argues that the AfCFTA's success will depend on how well it works in practice and the extent to which it can foster market activity and economic development across Africa.