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Africa

SADC to deploy troops to DR Congo in September

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Media houses should support Kiswahili learning and speaking in the East African Community (EAC) so that the language can be commonly used by citizens. Courtesy
Africa

Media houses urged to promote Kiswahili use in EAC

Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Heads of state and other senior delegates pose for a group photo after a meeting that discussed the coordination and harmonisation of regional responses to the conflict in eastern DR Congo Tuesday, June 27 .Courtesy
Africa

Burundi president warns against duplication of effort in mediating DR Congo crisis

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Officers hoist EAC flags during an event at the East African Community headquarters in Arusha on July 11,2021.EALA urged the region to expedite sanctions against Partner States who do not honour their contribution.
Africa

EAC urged to speed up sanctions against Partner States not paying contributions

Sunday, June 25, 2023
The Chairperson of the Council of Ministers, Ezéchiel Nibigira presents the budget estimates for the EAC's financial year 2023-2024, during the EALA plenary on June 15.Courtesy
Africa

Regional MPs call for action as EAC faces high trade deficit

Thursday, June 15, 2023
Kenyan President William Ruto. Photo: NMG
Africa

Ruto calls for urgent reforms in the African Union

Friday, June 09, 2023
The Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Peter Mathuki, on Tuesday, June 6, received the commander of the bloc’s regional force deployed to eastern DR Congo, Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. They discussed the status of the ongoing effort toward restoration of peace and security in eastern DR Congo.
Security

EAC Secretary General meets regional force commander

Tuesday, June 06, 2023
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Current Affairs

PODCAST: BAL’s positive impact on businesses, Somalia joining EAC

Monday, June 05, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, on Friday, June 2, arrived in Luanda, Angola, to attend the 10th Extraordinary Summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) that began Saturday, June 3.
Africa

Prime Minister Ngirente in Angola for ICGLR summit

Saturday, June 03, 2023
Somalia's Presidential Special Envoy to the EAC, Abdusalam Omer. Courtesy
Africa

EAC Secretariat given greenlight to commence negotiations with Somalia

Thursday, June 01, 2023
Burundi President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, who is also EAC Chairperson, chaired the 21st Extraordinary EAC Heads of State Summit, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Bujumbura. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo crisis: EAC leaders emphasize regional force’s achievements, buy more time

Thursday, June 01, 2023
DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, Kenya’s President William Ruto, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, and Burundi President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, who is also EAC Chairperson, at the 20th Extra-Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in Bujumbura, Burundi. The 21st Extraordinary EAC Heads of State Summit begins on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Bujumbura. Courtesy
Security

DR Congo crisis on agenda as EAC leaders hold second meeting in Bujumbura

Wednesday, May 31, 2023