By Edam Shem China Woos African Heads The just concluded Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which is the ninth since its formulation in 2000 is spoken of as a next step in developing a multifaceted partnership between the two
By Brian Aloo A Visionary Initiative with Unintended Consequences The East African Community (EAC) took a significant step towards deeper economic integration in 2014 with the introduction of a unified payment system. This system, aimed at facilitating easier and
By Naomi Makovo A Sizeable Share of Local Currencies In a bid to make commerce work for Africa, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank ) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, successfully organized a consultative forum bringing together the
By Ronny Ndiema New opportunity for EAC At the on 20 July 2024 in Accra, Ghana, officials announced that the EAC-COMESA-SADC Tripartite agreement would come into force on 25 July. This is after the Republic of Angola deposited its
By Eunice Mutuku The Escalating Tensions in East Africa Over the past few years, East African countries have experienced increased cross-border conflicts that have significantly affected the region’s trade relations. For instance, the conflict between Kenya and Somalia over
By Muoki Musila Shared Gains and Pains The end of 2023/2024 has been a critical time for the East African Community to take stock of its actions and commitment to regional integration and cross-border trade. The entity, while
By Musila Muoki Economic Windfalls and undesirable outcomes In his budget address to the East African Legislative Assembly, the chairperson of the council of ministers in the region recognized both progress and challenges being experienced in the region. The
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