Nairobi to Host East African Business and Investment Summit 2026
The East African Business and Investment Summit and Expo 2026 (EABIS 2026) will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 24 to 25 February, organisers have […]
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East Africa: EAC Trade Rises to $38.2 Billion in Q2 2025 as Exports Surge 40 Percent
The East African Community (EAC) registered a strong upswing in international merchandise trade in the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the bloc’s economic resilience and […]
Uganda and Rwanda back proxies, plunder resources in eastern DRC — UN experts
The Ugandan army has supported the M23 rebels operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside them, […]
As EU-Kenya inch closer to finalizing EPA, EAC regional bloc eyes new trade partnerships
Just as Kenya in inching closer to concluding a preferential trade deal with European Union, a similar deal between the East African Community’s (EAC) and […]
South Sudanese troops join forces in Eastern DRC
At least 45 soldiers landed in the city of Goma on Sunday, 2nd April. More contingents are expected to arrive. South Sudanese soldiers are part […]
Regional observer mission prevented from attending elections in Burundi
The election observation mission of the East African Community (EAC), expected earlier this week, will probably not be in Burundi for the triple election scheduled […]
China Gives EAC $200,000 for Political Dialogue in Burundi
China has donated $200,000 to the East African Community (EAC) as part of efforts aimed at facilitating dialogue in the political crisis in Burundi. Violence […]
African States Pool Efforts to Restore Forests
Twenty-four Eastern and Southern Africa countries launched a new drive to enhance efforts to restore forests in the region, on the occasion of the International […]