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East Africa: Mnangagwa Takes Over Comesa Chairmanship, Calls for Industrialisation

AllAfrica

Published 23 Oct 2026, 3:52 pm·54 min ago·1 min read

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[263Chat] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken over the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) chairmanship, with plans to prioritise industrialisation, value addition and greater participation in regional value chains to drive economic growth.

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