'Power, Protect, Purchase'-Africa Made It Unveils Blueprint To Capture Usd 34B In Gdp And Accelerate African Industrial Sovereignty
you are currently viewing::'Power, Protect, Purchase'-Africa Made It Unveils Blueprint To Capture Usd 34B In Gdp And Accelerate African Industrial SovereigntyNovember 5, 2026-Africa Made It, the continental movement driving Africa's industrial sovereignty, today officially launched its campaign, "Power, Protect and Purchase," at the CANEX weekend in Lagos, Nigeria. Aimed at unlocking USD 34 billion in annual GDP contribution through a structural transition from unprocessed raw cotton exports to end-to-end local garment processing, the initiative seeks to turn Africa's vast natural wealth into sovereign, self-sustaining economic power. Africa Made It is driven by a consortium of leading pan-African organisations, advocacy groups, and media organisations who are positioning Africa as a global investment hub. Source: allafrica.com |
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