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  • Published on Jul 24, 2026

    East Africa steps up outbreak preparedness

    Posters on Ebola awareness are seen at Mpondwe border point, western Uganda, May 23, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] As East Africa faces increasing threats from recurrent outbreaks of Ebola, Marburg and other infectious diseases, the East African Community, or …

    Source: China Daily - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    EAC ministers adopt new measures to boost regional food security

    DAR ES SALAAM, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Ministers responsible for agriculture and food security from the East African Community (EAC) have adopted a set of policy, investment and regulatory measures aimed at strengthening regional food security and advancing …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Aug 2, 2026

    Progress seen on Gold Mountain, Elk fires

    Progress is being seen on the Gold Mountain Fire and the Elk Fire, with growing containment amid summer storms. The Gold Mountain Fire, burning since June 27 outside of Ouray and into neighboring counties, was at 50% containment Tuesday morning, and at 39, …

    Source: Montrose Daily Press - Colorado - Pending
  • Published on Jul 6, 2026

    EAC Moves to Harmonise Cross-Border Data Flows to Drive Digital Economy

    The East African Community (EAC) has taken a major step toward building a trusted and integrated regional digital economy by convening data protection experts in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to validate a harmonised framework for cross-border data flows. The …

    Source: Top Africa News - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 6, 2026

    South Sudan backs EAC agricultural reform agenda at Dar es Salaam Summit

    By Sabri Dibaco Agriculture ministers from the East African Community (EAC) have endorsed the final report of the 19th Sectoral Council on Agriculture and Food Security, adopting a series of resolutions aimed at transforming agriculture, strengthening …

    Source: Number One Citizen Daily - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 24, 2026

    Kenya moves to end harassment of truck drivers in South Sudan

    Trucks await clearance at a border along the Northern Corridor / FILE Kenya has stepped up diplomatic efforts to protect its truck drivers and traders operating in South Sudan, East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary, Caroline Karugu, now …

    Source: Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 11, 2026

    Investing in East Africa: Why the EAC Is emerging as Africa’s growth engine

    As global investors continue searching for high-growth markets, East Africa is increasingly attracting attention as one of the continent’s most promising investment destinations. The region is home to Africa's leading economic bloc, and poised to …

    Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 23, 2026

    PS Karugu Backs Single Regional Transit Guarantee to Boost Intra-African Trade

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 23 – East African Community (EAC) Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has welcomed the proposed replacement of individual national transit bonds with a single regional transit guarantee, describing it as a transformative step …

    Source: Capital FM Kenya - Pending
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Rwanda dumps 3G network for superior connectivity

    Rwanda has directed businesses and public institutions relying on 2G and 3G to consider upgrading their systems as the country migrates to superior connectivity. The country’s ICT and Information ministry has announced plans to migrate to 4G and 5G …

    Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Universities urged to deepen industry ties to drive development

    Audio By Vocalize Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Universities across the region have been challenged to  strengthen partnerships with industry and transform academic research into practical solutions that drive …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 28, 2026

    Joint Letter: Urgent Call to End Escalating Repression in Uganda

    Together with partners, we have written to the international community urging immediate action to condemn and respond to the escalating repression of civil society, human rights defenders, journalists and political opposition in Uganda. …

    Source: CIVICUS - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    The power of free intra-African movement

    An important pillar of the AfCFTA is increasingly open borders for both products and people. While several African countries have removed visa requirements for African countries, others have maintained them. But visas are only one of several obstacles in …

    Source: New African Magazine - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Legislators put EADB operators under scrutiny

    Audio By Vocalize Former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju before The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning at Bunge Towers, Parliament, Nairobi on July 28,2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly committee on Finance has said it …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 28, 2026

    Egypt–Tanzania alliance will accelerate Africa’s single market

    DAR ES SALAAM: EGYPT President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s recent state visit to Tanzania is more than just another diplomatic event between two allied African countries. It signals a strategic shift that could reshape economic collaboration between North and …

    Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jul 11, 2026

    How Trump’s EAC firings could weaken trust in the midterms

    The White House has ousted the members of the Election Assistance Commission, a bipartisan agency that works with state and local officials on election security. NBC News senior national politics reporter Jon Allen lays out how weakening the agency could …

    Source: NBC News - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 28, 2026

    Kenya steps up plans for Sh2.2 trillion East Africa oil refinery

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki (left) with Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Investment Promotion Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan during the meeting on July 28,2026/DPCS‎ ‎The government has stepped up efforts to fast-track the …

    Source: Star - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Fault Lines: Mapping the Dimensions of Uganda's Political Fr...

    Abstract Uganda's January 2026 general election returned President Yoweri Museveni to a seventh term amid widespread reports of rigging, intimidation, violence, and a nationwide internet shutdown. In the months since, the country has settled into an …

    Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 28, 2026

    Z’bar seeks stronger Kenya trade ties

    ZANZIBAR: PRESIDENT Hussein Mwinyi has renewed Zanzibar’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment cooperation with Kenya, underscoring the long-standing historical and fraternal ties between Tanzania and Kenya. Dr Mwinyi made the remarks at the …

    Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    National government and Lobong administration harmonise tax collection at the Nimule border

    By Yiep Joseph The Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reforms has stepped up efforts to strengthen domestic revenue collection. The committee held a crucial meeting with Eastern Equatoria State leaders, security agencies, and revenue-collecting …

    Source: Number One Citizen Daily - Neutral

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