Ending the Long Wait November 24, 2023, marked a turning point for Somalia’s regional status as the beleaguered state joined the East African Community. While this is perceived as a move in the right direction for Somalia and the ever-expanding …
The Dawn of Cashless Transactions The East African cross-border trade has been characterized by a rise in mobile money transactions among the member states for over five years now. In an average household in East Africa, a mobile phone is …
EA in the Global Context Every passing day spells a new conflict across the world, with the potential for further trade complications. Russia’s armed conflict with Ukraine has caused colossal damage to the global energy supply, leading to almost uncontrollable …
The Milestone On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, East Africa’s traditional states Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda put on a brotherly show as they recorded their first-ever joint bid victory to host the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in 2027. The victory …
Sibling Squabbles Whenever we hear talks of trade wars between China and the USA, it always sounds normal – two of the World’s largest economies fighting it out for global dominance. When the same is said of developing countries, questions …