Burundi and DRC Launch Simplified Trade Regime to Boost Cross-Border Trade
In a significant step toward enhancing regional trade and integration, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially
Global Commodity Prices Forecasted to Drop Amid Historic Oil Glut
Oversupply to Buffer Oil Prices Against Middle Eastern Conflict
The World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook indicates that global commodity prices are expected to reach a five-year low in 2025 due to an unprecedented oil surplus. This oversupply may dampen the potential impact of escalating conflicts in the Middle East on oil prices,...
Burundi’s inflation rate projected to soar again
Despite Burundi’s inflation rate to have decreased from 27 percent in 2023 to 20 percent in 2024, the International Monetary Fund projected the country’s inflation rate is set to rise to 25 percent next year (2025). The Burundian government has recently adopted policy adjustments, including fiscal consolidation under the revised 2023/24 budget, tightening of monetary policy, and...
A New Era of Connectivity: Starlink Launches in Burundi
In a groundbreaking announcement today, Elon Musk revealed via X that Starlink, the satellite internet service, is now available in Burundi.
EAC Calls for Tech-Driven Cross-Border Payment System
The East African Community (EAC) is urging its central banks to adopt technology to improve cross-border payments within the region.
USAID, TradeMark Africa, and EABC Unveil $508K AfCFTA Trade Boost Initiative
A transformative $508,000 partnership involving USAID, TradeMark Africa (TMA), and the East African Business Council (EABC)
Burundi Embraces Digital Trade to realize AfCFTA
In a significant boost to Burundi's trade ambitions, the East African Business Council (EABC), in collaboration with the EU Technical Assistance Facility (EU-TAF) and
Business Leaders Set Priorities for Enhanced East African Trade and Investment
Regional business leaders recently engaged with the new EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva, during the EABC CEOs-EAC Secretary
KEPSA Hosts Key Roundtable with EAC Secretary General to Boost Regional Integration
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) held a significant Roundtable with the Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), H.E. Veronica Nduva, at the Nairobi Serena Hotel today. The event underscored the critical role of private sector engagement in advancing regional economic integration and enhancing the business environment within East Africa.
The Roundtable...
Burundi to host the 23rd COMESA Summit
Burundi is set to host the 23rd COMESA Heads of State Summit after the signing of the Host Agreement between the government and the COMESA Secretariat.