According to Wamkele, 1.3 billion Africans currently depend on imported food grains, despite Africa boasting 60% of the world's arable land. This paradox, he says, underscores the urgency to rectify fragmented trade rules that stifle intra-Africa trade, leading to missed opportunities for self-sufficiency. He notes that the prohibition on trading essential commodities such as milk between African countries has perpetuated a cycle of dependency. 