ACCRA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called for African countries to ramp up investments in infrastructure to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agenda.

During a heads of state session held Saturday at the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogue, Mahama said the African continent stands to unlock its trillion-dollar single market by investing in the critical infrastructure needed for a smooth-running free trade area.

"We must invest in efficient road and rail networks, airports, seaports, and digital connectivity. We must strengthen the supply chain on the continent to ensure that our industries produce goods and services that meet both domestic and global standards," Mahama urged.

"The AfCFTA is the game-changer. To fully benefit, African governments must work hand-in-hand with the private sector through special economic zones to facilitate production and trade," he said.

Mahama also called for increased access to finance for small and medium enterprises and investments in technical and vocational education to equip the youth with the skills needed for the future.

He said Ghana is proud to host the Africa Prosperity Dialogue, an annual event organized by the African Prosperity Network, a continent-wide development think tank, in collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat, and pledged his continuous support for its success. Enditem

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