Africa is the world’s most rapidly urbanising region. Forging closer ties could be a boon for London businesses, writes Sadiq Khan

This week I’ll be visiting Africa to bang the drum for our great capital city – and to do everything I can to further develop the economic ties and cultural links that bind London and countries in Africa.

This is the first trade mission to Africa by a London Mayor. Over four cities and five busy days, our delegation will be working to drive trade and investment across critical sectors of our economy – from finance, health and education, to tech, sustainability and our creative industries.

Africa is the world’s most rapidly urbanising region and home to the globe’s youngest and fastest growing population, so this visit has huge potential for London’s businesses to reach and tap into new markets.

Trade between Africa and the UK is growing

Despite global headwinds, the bilateral trade........

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