However, Nov. 12 -- Africa stands at a pivotal point. Countries are taking deliberate actions to deepen regional eco-nomic ties, overcome shared challenges and create linkages to pave the way for prosperous, inter-connected regional economies.

success and inclusive growth depend not only on policy but on strong collaboration with all stakeholders -government, the business community, development partners and the public.

This was the ensuing conversation during the Common Market of Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) Summit 2025, hosted in Kenya.

Member states, businesses, governments and other stakeholders converged to deliberate on how to deepen regional integra-tion, inspired by a mission for a fully integrated and globally competiti...