East African Community News Monitoring

EAC presents Block Party for the Arts

The Emanuel Arts Council will host the third annual Block Party for the Arts on Thursday, April 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. The 100 block of North Green Street will be closed to traffic during those hours. The event will feature art by Swainsboro High School, …

Details of Ruto Phone Call With UN Boss Guterres Including Haiti Mission

President William Ruto held a telephone conversation on Thursday evening with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, during which the two leaders discussed several issues touching on regional and international security. The key issues discussed …

Tanzania joins Rwanda in commemorating the 1994 genocide

Dar es Salaam. Nations, institutions, communities, and individuals must educate others and challenge all forms of hate speech, discrimination, and division wherever they arise. This was the key message delivered yesterday at the Rwandan High Commission in …

Rwanda’s economic surge reflects unseen impact of conflict and critical raw minerals

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is beginning its phased withdrawal of troops from the eastern DRC. The rebel group M23 (Mouvement du 23-Mars) and its politico-military organisation the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) are winning. I have just …

SADC, EAC to merge DRC peace frameworks

Wallace Ruzvidzo-Herald Reporter SADC and the East African Community (EAC) are completing the development of a framework that will see the merging of the Luanda and Nairobi processes. Apart from that, the terms of reference for the appointed facilitators …

EAC assesses agri sector performance

DAR ES SALAAM: AS the region grapples with pressing challenges such as food insecurity, climate change and economic disparities, the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), …

EAC Falls to Northwest Florida in National Semifinal, 70-60

Casper, Wyoming — The run wasn’t supposed to end this way — not with Eastern Arizona College missing three of its top players, not with one game left between them and a shot at the program’s first-ever national championship appearance. But even on a night …

Edible oil processors rekindle push to scrap import duty tax

L-R: Datuk Robert GSI Malaysia,Bidco Chairman Vimal Shah,Dr. Dorcas Mbithe senior lecturer Kenyatta University & Neev Shah KAPA Oil during Malaysia Palm Oil technical seminar 2025 on 2nd April 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] Players in the edible …

Nigeria’s Regional Development boss, Samuel Ogbuku nominated for Africa’s top award in Marrakesh.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Nigeria, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, is set to receive the esteemed ‘African Public Service Award’ at the prestigious African Heritage Concert and Awards ( …

Africa’s Leading Finance and Accounting Congress Coming To Kigali

1 Rwanda will host the Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) in 2025 for the first time, marking the eighth edition of the event on the African continent. This congress will be held in the East African Community (EAC) region for the second time, following …

EAC eulogises Mwapachu, burial today

DAR ES SALAAM: FORMER Secretary General of the East African Community Ambassador Juma Mwapachu, who passed away on Friday in Dar es Salaam, will be laid to rest today at his home village in Tanga Region. According to a family statement availed to the media …

Former EAC Secretary General laid to rest as leaders pay tribute

Tanga. Former Chief Justice Chande Othman, on Sunday, March 30, 2025 led mourners in bidding farewell to the former Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Ambassador Juma Mwapachu, who was laid to rest in Pande Village, Tanga District. …

Berlin Conference’s impact on EAC development 140 years after divide of Africa

DRC govt, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels fix date for direct peace talks

The peace meeting between the DRC government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, scheduled for April 9, is anticipated to mark a crucial step in addressing one of Central Africa's most enduring conflicts. Facilitated by Qatari mediation, the meeting …

South Sudan launches Electronic Permits, Regional Cargo Tracking

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) launched Electronic Permit and Regional Cargo Tracking System to improve cargo security and trade efficiency across East Africa. This system was launched at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) …

East African economy projected to register marginal growth in 2025

The economic growth of the East African region is projected to rise to 5.7 percent in 2025, increasing from 5.1 percent in 2024, a sluggish climb owing to reduced international aid and conflict. The report, which was jointly presented by the East African …

Tanzania leads as top source of FDI into Kenya in East Africa

Tanzania is the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Kenya among member states of the East African community (EAC). Investors from Dodoma have pumped in a total of $72.45 million in Nairobi in the last six years highlighting the growing …

Kenya’s strategic shift to regional defence, security diplomacy

Kenya has increasingly turned to regional defence diplomacy as a strategic approach to securing its borders, fostering regional stability, and positioning itself as a key player in regional security affairs. With persistent threats from terrorism, cross- …

How economic interests pushed Uganda to deploy in S. Sudan?

Fear of a blown-out war in Juba saw Uganda deploy its military there with an eye on keeping the peace while securing investments made by Kampala. Interviews with regional security officials familiar with the matter say Uganda sensed, ahead of the region, …

Juristu levert - Snelle en legale incasso voor bedrijven

Juristu biedt snelle, juridisch onderbouwde B2B-incasso met focus op efficiënte schuldinning, financiële stabiliteit en klantvriendelijke aanpak. ALKMAAR, NORTH HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Juristu zet een nieuwe …

Roots of Peace Launches Global ‘White Rose for Peace’ Campaign on UN Landmine Awareness Day

Transforming Minefields into Vineyards, Orchards, and Fields of Flowers – “Mines to Vines” Movement Expands Worldwide LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots of Peace, the global humanitarian nonprofit committed to …

Global Vision Technologies Unveils Next Generation FAMCare: A New Era of Case Management Begins

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Vision Technologies (GVT), a leader in human services technology solutions, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the next-generation of — a groundbreaking …

DIX Developments Acquires 169 Acres for “The Crossings” in Citrus County

LAKE MARY,, FL, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DIX Developments, through its affiliate Lecanto 166 Property Group, has acquired 169 acres—one of three parcels that make up the planned community known as The Crossings in Citrus …

Planet Fashion TV - Swims The Globe - 2nd Annual 'Mode De Cannes' & 'Miami Swim Week Fashion & Resort Celebration'

Planet Fashion TV Sets the Stage - Cannes Film Fest, Miami Swim Week at the Plymouth & AccaArt's Fashion Journal, ‘Green’ Finance, Fine Art & Destination Dining CANNES-MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

COLORI Pilot Program Brings Learning and Joy to Hundreds of Children in Massachusetts Shelters

Amal Alliance Celebrates Success of Innovative Mobile Education Pilot Across the Commonwealth BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the past year, the COLORI mobile learning initiative from Amal Alliance, in …

DC BLACK PRIDE 2025 TO KICK OFF WITH STAR-STUDDED OPENING RECEPTION FEATURING MUSICAL SENSATION INIKO

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated DC Black Pride 2025 will officially launch with a spectacular Opening Reception on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Capital Hilton. This marquee …

Dexian Named to Newsweek’s List of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025

Dexian ranked #5 in the consulting and professional services industry and earned the distinction of being the top staffing and solutions firm on the list. MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dexian, a global leader in …

AVERARDO ORTA HEAD OF COLIBRI' HEALTH ITALIAN GROUP ANNOUNCES HIS GREAT SATISFACTION WITH THE RESULTS ON RESEARCH CAR T

AVERARDO ORTA CEO OF COLIBRI' COMMENTS ON RESULTS ON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OF CAR T THERAPIES BOLOGNA, BOLOGNA, ITALY, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “A deep satisfaction with the results obtained with Car T therapies”. This is how …

Alice & Bob Selected by DARPA for the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Company’s cat qubit technology awarded funding for DARPA QBI Stage A to accelerate the path to utility-scale quantum computing by 2033 BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alice & Bob, a leader in fault-tolerant …

Impacted Family & Friends Suicide Prevention Resources Release Blended Hearts Online Courses of Study

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Impacted Family & Friends (IFF) Blended Hearts Courses were developed in 2014 as a companion tool with the release of the documentary, A Voice at the Table – a call to action …

Towing Museum Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Nine individuals will be honored for their contributions to the towing and recovery industry later this year. CHATTANOOGA , TN, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum …

Signal Health Group Leads the Way in Secure, Transparent, and Personalized Care

At Signal Health Group, we believe that healthcare is more than just a service—it’s a commitment to people, their well-being, and their dignity. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Signal Health Group is working to …

Serrala Recognized by Analyst Firm in AI Use Cases for Accounts Payable and Receivable Automation Report

Serrala featured in Forrester's 2025 AI reports for Accounts Payable and Receivable, highlighting its role in advancing intelligent automation across finance. NORDERSTEDT, HAMBURG, GERMANY, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serrala, a …

April is Autism Awareness Month: Why Workplace Reform for Neurodivergent Employees Is a Business Imperative

Autism Awareness Month Puts Spotlight on Neurodiversity at Work BEAVERTON , OR, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As National Autism Awareness Month begins, advocates and researchers are calling on employers to adopt more inclusive …

Experior Financial Group Strengthens Commitment to Industry Leadership with Expanded News and Resource Hub

Experior Financial Group, Inc., a leading provider of financial services and life insurance solutions, announces the expansion of its news and resource hub. CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experior Financial …

EHMA'S 51ST AGM IN WARSAW INSPIRES PROGRESS AND COLLABORATION IN LUXURY HOSPITALITY

WARSAW, POLAND, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) held its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw, Poland, from 28 to 30 March 2025, uniting general managers and senior hospitality leaders …

LCR Capital Partners Welcomes Rahul Mishra as Senior Director, Commercial, India

Based in Mumbai, Rahul will lead LCR’s sales execution strategies in India and Southeast Asia, further strengthening the firm’s presence in the region. WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LCR Capital Partners is …

6WIND Secures Dense Air’s Neutral Host Solution with Cutting-Edge Virtualized Network Solutions

PARIS, FRANCE, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 6WIND, a leading provider of high-performance virtualized and secure networking software solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with Dense Air, delivering virtual security and routing …

OpenPayd's Barry O'Sullivan Illuminates Embedded Finance at PAY360 2025

At the PAY360 2025 conference, Barry O'Sullivan, Head of Banking and Payments Infrastructure at OpenPayd, shared his insights on embedded finance. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the PAY360 2025 conference, held on …