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The Role of African Languages in Promoting Intra-Continental Communication

Globalisation has significantly enhanced communication and understanding across the world, and its impact on Africa is profound. The continent boasts a rich diversity of languages and cultures, which creates a.

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Dogged President of Kenya re-echo calls to end trade barrier in East Africa.

The call to end trade barriers in Africa has been on the front burner for the economic managers in the African continent and this call has been re-echoed by the.

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Kenya, Tanzania Plan to End Trade Barriers

The Kenyan President, William Ruto, and Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan have agreed to work out a formula that will help in eradicating trade barriers between their countries. Ruto disclosed.

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Somalia renews push to join East African Community

Somalia has renewed interest in joining the East African Community (EAC), cementing the desire of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to stabilise ties with neighbours. President Mohamud, who won the presidential.

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DR Congo officially becomes a member state of East African Community

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now an official member of the East African Community (EAC) after depositing instruments of ratification on the accession of the EAC Treaty with.

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Private sector calls for tax uniformity across EAC

The private sector in the East African Community has proposed the harmonisation of several taxes including value-added tax, income tax and excise duty in the 2022/2023 budget, arguing this will.

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Uganda Issues its First Electronic Passports to Citizens

Uganda has become the first country in East Africa to issue electronic passports to its residents. After the government phased out the old document readers, those who have not yet.

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AU, UN backs new regional peace bid in DR Congo

The African Union, AU, and the United Nations have backed an eastern Africa initiative to bring peace to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), boosting chances for a local solution.

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EAC to Phase out Dollar as Cross-Border Trade Currency

      Members of the East African Community states have recently announced that the America dollar will soon seize to be the medium of exchange for cross-border trade. This.

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