Compass Global
28 Dec
Compass Global Business Services, a leading trade and investment consultancy, recently concluded the second edition of its West Africa Meets East Africa (WAMEA) Trade Mission and Business Development Tour. This dual-country initiative, spanning Kenya and Tanzania from November 18th to 22nd, 2024, aimed to unlock the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opportunities for women…
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