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Tunis to Host 7th Edition of Women Entrepreneurs Trade Fair and Business Conference

From La Presse · (1d ago) French Positive tone

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Tunisia will host the 7th edition of the Comesa Women Entrepreneurs Trade Fair and Business Conference (CTF7) in Tunis from July 1-3, 2026.
  • The event aims to accelerate trade, investment, and regional integration across Africa, with a focus on women's economic empowerment.
  • This marks the first time the "Comesa Week" event will be held in North Africa, signaling Tunisia's growing role in continental economic initiatives.

Tunisia is set to make a significant mark on the African economic stage by hosting the 7th edition of the Comesa Women Entrepreneurs Trade Fair and Business Conference (CTF7) in Tunis from July 1-3, 2026. This prestigious event, a continental rendezvous dedicated to strengthening the role of women in economic exchanges and regional value chains, underscores Tunisia's commitment to fostering inclusive growth and pan-African cooperation.

regional economic integration in Africa cannot be fully realized without the effective and equitable participation of women entrepreneurs, traders, and producers.

— President of ComfwbEmphasizing the central role of women in achieving Africa's economic goals.

The choice of Tunisia as host is particularly symbolic. As the Comesa Federation of National Associations of Women Entrepreneurs (Comfwb) highlighted, the "Comesa Week" is arriving in North Africa for the first time, signifying a crucial step in broadening the scope of African economic integration. This move from East and Southern Africa to North Africa demonstrates a unified African ambition, where the market is being built from all horizons. It positions Tunisia as a key player, not just regionally, but as a bridge connecting different parts of the continent.

This 7th edition marks a decisive turning point. It welcomes the 'Comesa Week' for the first time in North Africa, in a Tunisia driven by renewed ambition. It's a strong signal: the African market is being built from all horizons, from North to South and East to West.

— President of ComfwbHighlighting the significance of Tunisia hosting the event and the broader implications for African unity.

Under the theme "Digital Pathway to Harnessing the Afcfta," the CTF7 will explore how digital tools can empower women entrepreneurs, enabling them to access new markets from Tunis to Nairobi and beyond. This focus on digital transformation is critical for unlocking the full potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). For Tunisian women entrepreneurs, this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to network with peers, investors, and policymakers from across Africa, fostering partnerships and driving innovation. It's a chance to showcase Tunisian capabilities and to learn from the diverse experiences of other African nations, reinforcing the nation's vision of becoming a central hub for African business.

The theme 'Digital Pathway to Harnessing the Afcfta' goes beyond a slogan: it is a real roadmap.

— President of ComfwbExplaining the strategic importance of digital tools in the context of the AfCFTA.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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