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EAC launches public consultations in Rwanda on drafting Constitution for Political Confederation
KIGALI, June 17, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has officially launched national consultations in Rwanda on the drafting of the Constitution for the EAC Political Confederation. The consultations are intended…
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Kigali to host 26th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair with focus on leather and horticulture value chains
KAMPALA, June 13, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] is set to hold the 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises [MSMEs] Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 30, to…
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Rwandan cooperative helps members improve livelihoods despite effects of Covid-19
GICUMBI, June 7, 2026 — A farmers’ cooperative in northern Rwanda says its members have improved their livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, savings schemes and income-generating projects, despite disruptions caused by the Covid-19…
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EAC Health Ministers agree on urgent regional measures to strengthen response to Ebola outbreak
KAMPALA, June 4, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] Ministers of Health have agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures at all airports, ports and land border crossings across the…
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Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers Crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League Champions
KIGALI, June 2, 2026 — Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers defeated Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90-88 to win the 2026 Basketball Africa League [BAL] Championship, which took place yesterday at BK Arena in Kigali,…
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Spiro secures US$ 215mln to expand electric mobility infrastructure across Africa
KAMPALA, May 2, 2026 — Africa’s largest electric vehicle [EV] company Spiro has raised US$ 215 million [about Shs 817,000,000 billion] in fresh equity financing to accelerate the expansion of its electric…
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ATAF releases major report highlighting growing impact on domestic revenue mobilisation across Africa
KAMPALA, May 23, 2026 — The African Tax Administration Forum [ ATAF ] has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting its expanding role in strengthening tax systems, advancing domestic revenue mobilisation, and…
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United States responds to Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda with aid of US$ 13mln
KAMPALA, May 20, 2026 — The United States has mobilised an initial US$ 13 million [about Shs 48.1 billion]to support efforts to contain a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
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Africa CDC declares ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak public health emergency of continental security
KAMPALA, May 20, 2026 –The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [ Africa CDC ], acting on the recommendations of its Emergency Consultative Group [ECG], has officially declared the ongoing Bundibugyo…
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EAC finance ministers harmonise budget reading date, adopt common regional economic agenda
KAMPALA, May 17, 2026 — Finance ministers from the East African Community (EAC) Partner States have agreed to present their national budgets on the same day and adopt a unified regional economic…
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