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Kenya exits COMESA sugar safeguard after 24 years, confident to compete
NAIROBI, January 11, 2026 — The Government of Kenya has formally exited the COMESA Sugar Safeguard regime after 24 years, marking a decisive and confident transition for the country’s sugar industry. The…
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Former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan leads over 80 observers ahead of general elections in Uganda
KAMPALA, January 10, 2026 — Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived in Uganda ahead of the country’s general elections in which about 21 million voters are expected to participate. Uganda…
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Kazini Caravan: Using art and culture to drive trade awareness across Africa
LUSAKA, November 2, 2025 — The COMESA Secretariat recently hosted the Kazini Caravan, a youth-led continental initiative, which promotes inclusive regional integration by using art, culture and innovation as tools for trade…
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Ugandan manufacturers call for new cross-border trade policies
KAMPALA, October 9, 2025 –- The Uganda Manufacturers Association [UMA], the umbrella body for local manufacturers, has called for the new comprehensive cross-border trade policies to address persistent challenges that hinder access…
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COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect paves way for stronger Africa–Europe agribusiness partnerships
NAIROBI, October 6, 2025 — The inaugural COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect Meeting, a landmark engagement bringing together European buyers, regional SMEs, and agribusiness leaders to unlock new trade, investment, and partnership opportunities across…
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Busy Kenya–Uganda Malaba border unites for peaceful trade
TORORO, August 23, 2025 – At one of East Africa’s most active border crossings, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [COMESA], in partnership with the Horn of Africa Youth Network…
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COMESA calls for bold action to boost climate-smart agriculture
LUSAKA, August 15, 2025 — Ministers of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [COMESA] region have called for accelerated efforts in boosting productivity by…
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COMESA Launches Regional Seed Certification and Labelling System
LUSAKA, July 3, 2025 — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [COMESA], through its Specialised Agency, the Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa [ACTESA], recently has launched…
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EAC, COMESA sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in competition and consumer protection
ARUSHA, June 12, 2025 — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [ COMESA ] Competition Commission [CCC] and the East African Community Competition Authority [EACCA] have signed a Memorandum of…
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New US Tariffs Expected to Impact Trade for Eight COMESA Countries
LUSAKA, May 2, 2025 — Eight COMESA countries are expected to face significant trade challenges due to new reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States [U.S] government. According to a policy brief…
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