Why Strengthening East African Regional Integration Matters in a Turbulent Global Economy

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By Jane Nalunga, Executive Director, Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) In an increasingly uncertain global economy marked by geopolitical rivalry, fragile supply chains, climate shocks and shifting trade alliances, regional integration is no longer simply an aspirational development agenda; it has become a strategic necessity. For East Africa, the East African Community (EAC) represents one of the…

Why strengthening East African regional integration matters in a turbulent global economy

Ruto hands over to Museveni chairmanship of EAC. Regional integration key to development in the region   COMMENT | JANE NALUNGA | In an increasingly uncertain global economy marked by geopolitical rivalry, fragile supply chains, climate shocks and shifting trade alliances, regional integration is no longer simply an aspirational development agenda; it has become a strategic necessity. For East Africa, the East African Community (EAC) represents …

Museveni takes EAC chair amid regional discord

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has assumed the chairpersonship of the East African Community (EAC) as member states continue to grapple with trade barriers, disunity, and regional insecurity. Museveni took over the EAC chair from Kenyan President William Ruto in Arusha, Tanzania, on Friday. He called for unity and strategic security in the region as top […]