# UK-Africa trade and investment engagement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-africa-trade-and-investment-engagement
> Updated: 2026-09-21T08:47:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Alastair Long has assumed the role of His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, tasked with leading the United Kingdom’s trade and investment relationships across the continent. His mandate focuses on expanding commercial partnerships and fostering sustainable, productive economies by working with governments and businesses.

Following his appointment, Long conducted his first official visit to Ghana to participate in the annual UK-Ghana Trade and Investment Summit. This visit serves to strengthen commercial ties and reinforce the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership, a framework intended to increase economic cooperation between the two nations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: UK Trade Commissioner for Africa visits Ghana

His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Alastair Long, is visiting Ghana to strengthen trade ties and participate in the annual UK-Ghana Trade and Investment Summit.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-trade-commissioner-for-africa-visits-ghana

### 2026-09-08: Alastair Long appointed UK Trade Commissioner for Africa

Alastair Long has been appointed as the UK’s new Trade Commissioner for Africa to strengthen commercial partnerships and investment between the UK and the continent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alastair-long-appointed-uk-trade-commissioner-for-africa

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Cite as: UK-Africa trade and investment engagement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-africa-trade-and-investment-engagement