The trading phase of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement entered into force on January 1, 2021. At its height, this agreement is expected to govern trade and investment for 55 African states, with a combined gross domestic product (GDP) valued at US$3.4 trillion. In this episode, senior associate Sean Stephenson explores the agreement's trading phase, its implementation, and the pain points with the CEO of Dentons’ Africa Region, Noor Kapdi.