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EAC’s newest members at 0% payment as outstanding contributions hit $80 million
Three of the East African Community's newest members owe nearly $60 million in outstanding contributions and arrears, highlighting the financial pressures facing the regional...
EAC considers sanctions, compensation for illegal trade barriers
The East African Community (EAC) is considering introducing sanctions and compensation measures aimed at curbing illegal trade barriers that continue to hinder cross-border commerce...
Climate Justice: Historic African Court case puts States’ climate obligations under spotlight
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights has received or is expected to receive a record 107 submissions in a landmark climate change...
Senegal Edge Tanzania on Penalties to Win CAF U-17 AFCON Title
Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a dramatic...
$4 in Every $10 in EAC’s new budget will come from donors
Development partners will contribute $46.1 million toward the East African Community's 2026/27 budget, underscoring the bloc's continued dependence on external financing even as member...
DATA EXPLAINER: Burundi is losing forests while floods keep rising. Are the two crises connected?
By Burundi Times Data DeskFor years, flooding in Gatumba and along the shores of Lake Tanganyika has been treated as a seasonal disaster. At...
Rwanda fails to secure £100 million from UK in asylum deal dispute
An international arbitration tribunal has ruled that the United Kingdom does not have to pay Rwanda tens of millions of pounds claimed under a...
Burundi’s industrial policy faces questions as Free Zone uptake remains minimal
Burundi’s efforts to stimulate industrial investment through free zone incentives appear to be gaining little traction, with new government statistics showing that uptake of...
PSG edge Arsenal in penalty shootout to retain UEFA Champions League crown
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain retained their European crown after edging Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw after extra time in the...
Social media diplomacy turns bitter as Burundi and Rwanda officials clash online
Tensions between Burundi and Rwanda escalated this week after controversial comments by Burundi’s ambassador to Belgium sparked sharp condemnation from Kigali and prompted a...


