Eac Integration News Today

East Africa is notorious for its episodes of madness.

Uganda and the DRC have shared ties even before the latter became a member of the EAC bloc in 2021.

East Africa needs something exciting. We are stuck selling the same old basic things to each other.

Kinshasa says it is already working on a policy for free movement of people, workers, labour, goods and services in the region.

She has put Tanzania back on the world map, and instituted policy and diplomatic efforts to grow the economy.

Despite having a valid identification document and a passport, you are treated with suspicion and in some cases, indifference.

The profile of the bloc as a trade and investment destination has shrunk due to non-tariff barriers, too high cost of doing business, and unharmonised tax regimes.

Samia is flawed, and seems to be a mini-autocrat in a headscarf. She is the best thing that happened to the EAC in 2021 – and possibly since 2013.

Heads of State give consent for the conclusion of talks that will see the Democratic Republic of Congo join the East African Community

Heads of State give consent for the conclusion of talks that will see the Democratic Republic of Congo join the East African Community