ABSTRACT : Africa continues to grapple with significant socio-economic and infrastructural challenges, impeding sustainable development across the continent. This study delves into the impact of trade liberalization on African integration, examining how the continent’s economies can be fortified to foster long-term growth. While trade liberalization offers opportunities for economic progress by facilitating the free movement of goods and services, it also presents substantial challenges, particularly in the realms of taxation, tariffs, and structural economic frameworks. Many African economies remain inadequately structured to fully benefit from open trade policies. However, the establishment of global entities like the World Trade Organization (WTO) has played a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s trade agreements and regulatory systems. This article critically evaluates both the potential and obstacles of trade liberalization in Africa’s economic development, highlighting its implications for sustained growth.
