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Secretary general of the East African Community, Peter Mathuki. PHOTO | XINHUA via AFP

EAC raises concerns over ‘deteriorating’ DR Congo situation

Friday, October 13, 2023
Volunteers during the past elections in DR Congo. The DR Congo's ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) confirmed Félix Tshisekedi's candidacy for the December 20 presidential election. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo gears up for December polls; what you need to know

Thursday, October 05, 2023
EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki delivers his remarks at the launch of the new agribusiness growth programme (MARKUP II), on Tuesday, October 3. Courtesy
Agriculture

EAC agribusinesses get €40m boost under market access scheme

Thursday, October 05, 2023
The commander of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo, Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, visited Kenyan and South Sudanese troops deployed to Rutshuru Territory, in North Kivu province on August 10, 2023. The regional force occupies positions vacated by the M23 rebels as part of a withdrawal plan called for by regional leaders. Courtesy
Africa

Regional army chiefs to discuss interventions after fighting resumes in eastern DR Congo

Tuesday, October 03, 2023
French Barkhane Air Force members at the Niamey, Niger base [File- Jerome Delay-AP Photo]
Africa

France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger

Monday, September 25, 2023
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Economy

COMESA roots for advanced regional transport, IT, energy infrastructure development

Friday, September 15, 2023
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs President of the Union of the Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Azali Assoumani as the latter takes his seat after the Union became a permanent member of the G20 during the G20 Summit 2023 at the Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (PTI Photo)
Africa

G20 membership will increase Africa’s voice, visibility, and influence – leaders

Saturday, September 09, 2023
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs President of the Union of the Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Azali Assoumani as the latter takes his seat after the Union became a permanent member of the G20 during the G20 Summit 2023 at the Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI)
International

AU becomes permanent member of G20

Saturday, September 09, 2023
East African Community (EAC) leaders on Tuesday, September 6, agreed to extend the mandate of the bloc’s regional force deployed to eastern DR Congo by three months until December 8. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: What EAC regional force has achieved since deployment

Wednesday, September 06, 2023
Cross-border tracks that transport goods from Dar es Salaam to Kigali at Rusumo. File
Africa

EAC ministers, businesses call for 40% increase in regional trade

Monday, September 04, 2023
A video grab shows Gabonese soldiers carrying General Brice Oligui Nguema (C), head of the presidential guard of ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba on August 30, 2023. PHOTO _ AFP
Africa

Africa witnesses seven coups in three years

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Officers hoist EAC flags during event at the East African Community headquarters in Arusha on July 11.Courtesy
Editorial

Protectionism is against the spirit of integration

Wednesday, August 30, 2023