EABC and ALLPI Join Forces to Boost East African Leather Industry
The East African Business Council (EABC) and the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at...
EAC pilots instant payment network linking Rwanda and Tanzania
The East African Community has launched a pilot project to link Rwanda and Tanzania’s national payment systems, a move officials say will pave the...
EAC launches new initiative for sustainable manufacturing growth
The East African Business Council (EABC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have together unveiled a major initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable and inclusive...
China tightens its grip on East Africa’s trade
China has cemented its dominance as East Africa’s top trading partner, deepening economic interdependence with the bloc as overall trade hit record levels.The...
Inside the EAC’s inflation puzzle: Why food prices rose 38% in one year
ARUSHA, TANZANIA — The East African Community (EAC) is grappling with stubbornly high inflation even as trade figures soar, with food prices emerging as...
Gladiators Off to Winning Start as KPA, REG Shine in Zone 5 Opener
Burundi’s Gladiators opened their Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone 5 campaign on a positive note Sunday after being awarded a walkover victory against...
Urgent reforms needed for Burundi’s state property management
Burundi’s Prime Minister, Nestor Ntahontuye, has condemned the widespread mismanagement and misuse of state-owned properties following a recent inspection across several provinces, calling for...
Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in as Tanzania’s president after disputed election and weeks of unrest
Samia Suluhu Hassan was officially sworn in on Monday as President of the United Republic of Tanzania after a highly contested election that erupted...
Tanzania Election Sparks Unrest as President Hassan Claims 98% Victory
Tanzania’s electoral commission on Saturday declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing nearly 98 percent of the vote...
How falling commodity prices could ease inflation in Africa
Global commodity prices are expected to fall to their lowest level in six years in 2026, a trend that could ease inflation in Africa...


