The African Heads of States and Governments pose during African Union (AU) Summit for the agreement to establish the African Continental Free Trade Area in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 21, 2018.

Trade pact would be a bonanza for Africa — if it can be made to work The AfCFTA goes a long way toward fulfilling the dream of a united continent.

South Africa-based analyst Francis Ikome acknowledged the odd confluence of events but said while Qaddafi has been the main proponent of unity in recent years, the idea dates back to the 1960s.

Only a few of Africa's 54 leaders—including Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, who is still the target of U.S. sanctions—haven't been invited.

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