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 James Karuhanga
James Karuhanga
Some Rwandan victims of human trafficking. / Photo: File.
Why human trafficking remains a peace, security threat for EAC
Minister of Defence Maj Gen Albert Murasira virtually delivers remarks during the 2021 Seoul United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference hosted virtually by the Republic of Korea from 7 to 8 December 2021. / Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda continues to bring innovations to peacekeeping: Gen Murasira
Maj. Gen. Abel Kandiho.
Africa
Why US slapped Uganda military intelligence chief with sanctions
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Rwanda
Push to cut ‘glaring inequalities’ between men, women in EAC services starts
Adan Mohamed, the Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers interacts with Peter Mathuki , Secretary General of the East African Community during the  regional Parliament's plenary on November 30, 2021.
Stalled EAC staff recruitment to resume after ministers’ intervention
Adan Mohamed, Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers, addressed the media in the company of Ezechiel Nibigira, Burundiu2019s Minister for EAC Affairs, Peter Mathuki, EAC Secretary General, and Christophe Bazivamo, EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Productive and Social Sectors. / Courtesy
Rwanda
EAC Ministers seek further consultation on financing model
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EAC in huge losses as research vessel is grounded for 10 years
Giving justification for the new changes, MP Amb Fatuma Ndangiza highlighted two main elements including to empower every East African and residents within the Community u201cto report acts of corruption and corrupt practices in addition to and notwithstanding the responsibility of the Secretary General and the Heads of organs and institutions of the Community.u201d
Rwanda
MPs pass anti-corruption Bill after amendments to curtail graft by top EAC executives
MP Francoise Uwumukiza will introduce a Bill that promotes the identification and preservation of the diverse cultural heritage of the region and protects the traditional, cultural and local values and heritage of the people of EAC.
Lawmakers move to protect region’s cultural heritage
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How DR Congo joining EAC will bolster bloc’s potential
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EAC in new campaign to revive Covid-19-hit tourism industry
MP Fatuma Ndangiza, Chairperson of EALAu2019s Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution during the meeting on November 23.
MPs move to rescue poorly funded, understaffed EAC peace and security department
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Rwanda
Burundi Minister: Very good progress made in reviving relations with Rwanda
Oda Gasinzigwa.
Lawmaker wants Genocide prevention mechanism in region's peace and security strategy
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Regional legislators dismiss proposal to cut size of EALA
The EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuk leads the meeting to  deliberate  on strengthening the labour, employment and migration agenda on November 19. courtesy
EAC moves to thwart challenges to labour mobility, employment
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EAC closer to finalising AfCFTA tariff offers
Finance Ministers of the East African Community partner states during a two-day retreat in Kenyau2019s port city of Mombasa, on Tuesday, November 16. / Photo: Courtesy.
EAC member states divided on common external tariff

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