Anthony Mwaura
@AfriTradeAI
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Exploring AI’s role in shaping global trade, trade facilitation & Africa’s economic future. Insights, trends & innovations.
Joined February 2018
6/ Africa’s trade story isn’t just about volume—it’s about intelligence. The question is: Are we ready to trust ML as Africa’s trade compass?
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Alright, let’s get real for a second. When I look at Africa’s economic scene, it’s like watching a game of Tetris on max speed — stuff’s…
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5/ But ML needs: better data 📊, fair use ⚖️, and policy upgrades 🏛️. Hybrid economics + AI is the real future.
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4/ AfCFTA’s single market (1.3B people) could boost intra-African trade 52% by 2025. Smarter predictions = stronger supply chains + policies.
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3/ Real-world wins: Tanzania uses GANs for shock-proof exports ML spots illicit trade (70% accuracy) Businesses forecast demand swings + currency crashes
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2/ Old models: GDP + tariffs + distance = meh. ML: crunches satellite ship pics, mobile money trends, even night-light data. Way better crystal ball.
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1/ 🌍 Africa’s trade is moving like Tetris on max speed. Predicting flows—imports, exports, even the “creative” side deals—has always been messy. Enter Machine Learning. 🧵
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🚀 #MachineLearning is revolutionizing trade predictions in #Africa From forecasting commodity flows under #AfCFTA to tackling illicit trade, ML is a game-changer! #BusinessAfrica #TechForTrade
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🚰 2.1B lack safe drinking water, 1.7B lack basic hygiene. WHO & UNICEF report shows disparities hit hardest in least developed countries. "We must act faster," says UNICEF's Cecilia Scharp. 💧 #WorldWaterWeek Read more: https://t.co/UkJEXxKRlj
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Africa’s youth, resources & spirit are key to a sustainable future! 🌍 UN's Guterres at #TICAD9 calls for reforms, investment in renewables, tech & youth to empower Africa. Let’s co-create solutions! 💡 [ https://t.co/sDBsqueJes]
#AfricaDevelopment #SDGs
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5/ The question is: Will Africa leap into AI-powered trade now—or wait until others define the rules? #AI #AfCFTA #AfricaTrade #TradeFacilitation
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4/ AfCFTA could add $450B to Africa’s GDP by 2035. AI is the catalyst that makes it happen.
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3/ With AI, Africa can: 🔹 Predict & prevent supply chain disruptions 🔹 Detect fraud & secure billions in lost revenues 🔹 Automate trade docs via chatbots + multilingual AI 🔹 Build inclusive, climate-smart trade
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2/ Kenya’s SWS already: ✅ Cut clearance times at Mombasa by days ✅ Saved $25M+ annually for the private sector ✅ Boosted compliance & revenue collection Digital foundations are set. Now comes AI.
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1/ 🌍 From Kenya’s Single Window System to AI-powered trade gateways – Africa is on the verge of a trade revolution. Here’s how AI could transform facilitation across the continent 👇 🔗 Full article: https://t.co/GL8T1aaeKi
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📊 UNCTAD #WIR2025: Digital economy = backbone of FDI flows. ✅ 60%+ greenfield projects in ICT 🤖 AI transforming trade & investment facilitation 🌍 Africa risks digital divide 💡 Policy: AI-driven Single Windows, regional digital hubs, inclusive growth. #FDI #DigitalEconomy #AI
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Africa’s energy future is here. ⚡🌍 Through #Mission300, the World Bank + partners are using geospatial tech & demand modeling to deliver least-cost electricity rollouts & expand energy access. Read: 🔗 https://t.co/02rx298jrA
#EnergyAccess #AfricaFuture
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Africa’s land-linked nations are flipping the script: from “landlocked” to vital trade hubs. 🚉✈️ Borders are no longer barriers—they’re bridges. 🌍 #AfCFTA #TradeFacilitation #AfricaFuture Read more:
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By leveraging their central location, expanding regional connectivity and embracing transformative technologies, Africa’s landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) are positioning themselves as vital...
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Road crashes are Kenya’s top killer of young adults according to @WHO. Using AI & @Ma3Route posts, the @WorldBank mapped 31K crashes to target dangerous roads. Read more: https://t.co/g1abUFzyQW… via @WorldBank
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