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
By Muoki Musila An 8th Partner State On her first days at the helm of the East African Community (EAC) secretariat, the newly sworn-in secretary general, Ms. Nduva, opened the meeting that was set to develop the road map for
By Muoki Musila Africa Growth and Opportunity Act The United States Senate launched panel hearings seeking to renew the nation’s trade policy with Africa, including the supposed bipartisan Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This had been preceded by bills
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