The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is joining forces with the IOTA Foundation to revolutionize trade payments across the continent. This collaboration focuses on developing a digital trade platform leveraging stablecoins for seamless transactions. The African Digital Access and Trade Public Infrastructure Foundation (ADAPT) will spearhead the development of open-source digital infrastructure. This infrastructure aims to serve the 55 member states of the AfCFTA, fostering greater economic integration. The core objective is to introduce stablecoin-based payments for intra-African cargo transportation. This innovation promises to simplify current payment processes, which are often complex and costly. By reducing friction in cross-border transactions, the initiative seeks to boost trade volume and promote economic growth within Africa. The open-source nature of the platform ensures transparency and accessibility for all participants. ```