Fresh Scramble for Africa’s Riches

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By Catherine Sasman

WINDHOEK

Both the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the fast-tracked Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) seem to reflect less a genuine desire in fairer trade for the true benefits of African economies, than securing access to relevant markets.

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