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APN calls for urgent mobile money interoperability across Africa
May 19, 2026
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APN calls for urgent mobile money interoperability across Africa

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Key Points

  • The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) urged African leaders to move beyond declarations and accelerate the implementation of digital transformation initiatives following the Africa Forward Summit.
  • APN emphasized two key priorities: the accelerated operationalization of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, adopted in 2024, which many countries are yet to implement.
  • The network also called for urgent continent-wide mobile money interoperability, highlighting that fragmented payment systems hinder cross-border trade despite Africa accounting for 66% of global mobile money transactions (US$1.43 trillion in 2025).
  • APN stressed that seamless cross-border mobile money payments are crucial for boosting intra-African trade, logistics, transport, investment, and overall market integration.
  • Improved digital integration is expected to strengthen sectors like e-health and e-commerce, creating jobs and economic opportunities for Africa's youth.

Why This Matters

This article is highly relevant to Ghana as the country is a key player in the AfCFTA, hosts its secretariat, and has a robust mobile money ecosystem. Accelerated digital trade protocols and continent-wide mobile money interoperability would significantly boost Ghana's trade, investment, and digital economy, facilitating easier transactions for its citizens and businesses across Africa.

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