Watching the steady implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area has been a real lesson in patience and persistence. It's easy to focus on the hurdles, but the quiet progress — like harmonized customs and cross-border payments — is reshaping ... moreWatching the steady implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area has been a real lesson in patience and persistence. It's easy to focus on the hurdles, but the quiet progress — like harmonized customs and cross-border payments — is reshaping trade networks. Reminds me that meaningful change is rarely dramatic; it's the small, consistent steps that build a truly integrated Africa. less