Pledges by African leaders to boost Africa’s economy through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) – an agreement set to witness increased regional trade on the continent – have faced challenges as the construction of road networks are being blocked by regional politics. For more, reporter Senanu Tord produced this report from Ghana’s capital, Accra that documents the works of the AfCFTA, its potential and how livelihoods are being affected by politics in Africa.