How can trade unlock Africa’s full potential?

In a recent interview, Jessen Coolen, Economic Research Lead at MCB, and Arnaud Levasseur, Executive Vice President in MCB’s Global Transaction Banking Team, share reflections around the launch of the MCB Trade Report 2025.

They provide context on the motivation behind the report and why trade - particularly intra-African trade and sustainable trade practices—must take centre stage in shaping the continent’s future.

Download the report to explore the full insights.