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Discover why Arusha, known as the Geneva of Africa, was chosen as the headquarters for the East African Community (EAC), a ...
Dar es Salaam. The East African Community (EAC) has begun crafting its 7th Development Strategy for the period 2026/27–2030/31, a critical step towards recalibrating regional integration efforts in ...
If the countries fail to uphold patriotism, unity and cultural values they profess, then the EAC anthem is empty words.
Kalsan Cuisine, which serves Somali and other east African dishes ... the location and thought the restaurant would be a good community space, he said. His father was an entrepreneur in Nairobi ...
The regional bloc of East Africa (EAC) seeks to draw international tourists and investors by showcasing the area’s rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and distinctive ...
Leaders from the Southern African Development Community met Friday in Zimbabwe to discuss the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between the government and M23 rebels. The 16-nation bloc ...
resolved to meet with its East African counterpart — the East Africa Community — about the matter. Elias Magosi, executive secretary of the 16-nation SADC, would engage with “state and ...
Kenyan President William Ruto, who chairs the East African Community, said the bloc will convene an extraordinary summit within 48 hours to tackle the growing conflict in the Democratic Republic ...
The East African Community (EAC) marked 25 years of existence. However, EAC is facing persistent tensions and infighting among its member states. This could undermine the bloc's efforts toward ...
East African Community (EAC) Heads of State have agreed to hasten the establishment of the Political Federation, the fourth and ultimate stage in the EAC integration. The Summit of EAC Heads of State ...