"Though Africa accounts for a very small share of global trade (three percent), the share of trade in the national income of most economies in the region is relatively large, compared to other regions." The above statement highlights the importance of trade to African economies. Evaluate the arguments made against the expansion of African trade through the establishment of an African Free Trade Area (AfCFTA ).

Source: http://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/914781591043537997/pdf/COVID-19-and-Trade-in-SSA-Impacts-and- Policy-Response.pdf