AfricaLink | Deutsche Welle | 22.03.2018, 19:00 UTC

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AfricaLink | Deutsche Welle 22.03.2018 | 19:00 UTC Opinion: Is the new African free trade zone just a pipe dream? The creation of a new pan-African free trade zone is intended to pave the way for the world's largest interstate market. But there are still hurdles to be overcome, says DW's Ludger Schadomsky. African countries agree to continental free trade area African Union's plans for free trade divide Africa Trade, security and anti-corruption top AU agenda UN Peacekeeping Mission UN hails Liberia peacekeeping mission as a 'success' At a ceremony to mark the end of the UN mission, Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed described it as a major milestone for both Liberia and the UN. The UNMIL mission comes to an end after nearly 15 years. Liberia's political stability has spurred growth Frustration grows among the young in Liberia George Weah sworn in as president of Liberia UN's Guterres: Trump budget would make UN peacekeeping 'simply impossible' UNMIL returns security control to Liberia The Democratic Republic of Congo From DRC to Uganda: Refugees flee across the water The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing one of Africa's worst humanitarian disasters. Since the start of 2018, more than 50,000 Congolese have fled to Uganda, many by boat. Simone Schlindwein sent this report. Humanitarian crisis hits DR Congo DR Congo's looming humanitarian disaster UN warns situation in DR Congo reaching 'breaking point' DRC: President Joseph Kabila battles on many fronts Uganda: Is it still Africa's bread-basket?   © Deutsche Welle 2018