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UAE to increase exports to countries in West Africa

The Emirates is one of the biggest investors in Africa. Turkey, Qatar and Israel have significant interests on the African continent as well.

ECOWAS flag with various member flags.
ECOWAS member flags. — NIPAH DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images

An Emirati exports arm has announced a new agreement to boost trade with several West African states. 

The Abu Dhabi Exports Office signed today a financing agreement with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development. The deal establishes a $20 million credit line between the two entities for the purpose of boosting trade between the United Arab Emirates and the 15 ECOWAS member states in West Africa, the Abu Dhabi Exports Office said in a press release. 

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