regional-bloc

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "regional-bloc" (2026 articles)
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation attends the 20th Ordinary Session of the Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee (RIMC) of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), in Zambia, on Monday, October 19. Courtesy
Security

Nduhungirehe in Zambia for Great Lakes security meeting

Monday, October 19, 2026
On 25 September, in New York, Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe accepted the chairmanship for 2027, following Rwanda’s election by acclamation. File

One year, one gavel

Thursday, October 08, 2026
Officials pose for a photo at the 15th Annual East African Higher Education Quality Assurance Network Forum and Conference in Kigali on Monday, September 8. Courtesy
Education

Can East African countries harmonise higher education regulation by 2030?

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

EABC flags gaps holding back regional trade, investment

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi during an interaction. FILE

The Great Lakes hold-up: The FDLR’s capture of Kinshasa and Bujumbura and the regional threat it poses

Monday, August 31, 2026
A view of the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique, one of the world’s major graphite projects. File

SADC’s critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

Friday, August 14, 2026
The map of the East African Community (EAC). Courtesy

EAC at a crossroads: Can expansion outpace division?

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Louise Mushikiwabo, who is seeking reelection as the Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
International

Mushikiwabo pledges to make Francophonie 'more influential, better governed'

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Uganda’s former Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki, who chairs the team of constitutional experts drafting the proposed East African Community (EAC) Political Confederation constitution. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Politics

Experts outline path to EAC political confederation

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Officials launch consultations on the drafting of the constitution for the proposed East African Political Confederation in Kigali on Monday, Junen15. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Politics

EAC begins Rwanda consultations on political confederation

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The New Times
Economy

EAC ministers urge new measures to boost trade

Sunday, June 07, 2026
East African Community headquarters in Tanzania. Experts have called for stronger enforcement mechanisms to ensure East African Community (EAC) member states meet their financial obligations. File
Finance

Experts weigh in on new EAC funding model

Wednesday, June 03, 2026