# Botswana’s Foreign Affairs minister, Phenyo Butale, has called for increased trade among African nations to reduce dependence on international markets. Speaking in the North West, Butale highlighted how many African countries prioritise trade with other continents, hindering local economic growth and development. He emphasised the need to strengthen regional trade ties, urging African nations to support each other’s economies for a more self-sufficient continent:
Botswana urges stronger intra-Africa trade [SOUND]
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