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The 23rd COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit took place in Burundi. Courtesy
Africa

COMESA leaders urged to strengthen regional value chains in Burundi meet

Friday, November 01, 2024
EAC heads of state have set an ambitious target to increase intra-EAC trade from 15 per cent to 40 per cent by 2030. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda, EAC vow to promote trade ties

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Kipchumba Murkomen addresses journalists in Nairobi.
Africa

Kenya to leverage AfCFTA to boost sports industry

Saturday, October 12, 2024
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) postponed the hearing of a case challenging DR Congo's admission to the East African Community (EAC) on Friday, October 4. Courtesy
Africa

Regional court postpones case challenging DR Congo’s admission to EAC

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Kaddu Sebunya, the Chief Executive Officer of African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on September 17, 2024. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Environment

Can Africa balance development and conservation?

Friday, September 20, 2024
Presidents of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso pose for a photo. The three West African countries, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, will be launching a new biometric passport. Courtesy
Africa

Alliance of Sahel States: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to launch new passport

Monday, September 16, 2024
Veronica Nduva, EAC Secretary General speaks during a meeting in Arusha. Courtesy
Africa

What is the fate of EAC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement?

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Brig Gen Majyambere (left) and Brig Gen Kanobayire are both currently on tour of duty, in Mozambique and South Sudan, respectively.
Rwanda

Kagame promotes two to Brigadier General, 14 to Colonel

Sunday, September 01, 2024
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Africa

What are Raila Odinga's chances of clinching the top AU job?

Thursday, August 29, 2024
The East African Business Council, on Wednesday, August 14, extended its “heartfelt congratulations”. Village Urugwiro
Africa

Regional business body congratulates Kagame on his inauguration

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Passengers board buses at Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Buses for transportation of more than 25 persons will pay an import duty rate of 10 per cent instead of 25 per cent. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Economy

From foodstuff to cars: Inside new raft of tax exemptions

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The East African Community One Network Area expanded with the entry of Burundi, effective August 1. Burundi joined Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania, as partner states that implemented the ONA that effectively reduces the high cost of telecommunications in the region.
Africa

Burundi becomes sixth country to join EAC’s One Network Area, enjoy reduced communication costs

Friday, August 02, 2024