Why it matters
This concept affects whether AfCFTA can move from policy language into usable trade practice.
Explainer
Why Rules of Origin Decide Who Benefits
Rules of origin determine whether a product qualifies for preferential treatment. A business cannot rely on a tariff benefit unless it can show that the product meets the rule.
What readers should check
Look for the country, product, institution, date, rule, and official guidance behind any specific claim.
Afrodescendant Ali lens
The focus is practical Black World intelligence: trade readiness, institutional capacity, diaspora capital, and implementation evidence.