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East African leaders revive political federation dream
03 Dec 2024 19:39 GMT
… East Africa, championed by former presidents Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Apollo Milton Obote (Uganda … Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania for having … fully operationalize the Customs Union and … in agriculture, infrastructure, and fisheries.
The East African Community …
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A Trumpian Policy for Africa
04 Dec 2024 06:14 GMT
… with African countries. If Trump does slap tariffs on … as well as investments in agriculture, energy, telecoms, finance, … not forget that Pan-Africanism is still a powerful … , Nigeria, Senegal, and Tanzania. Notwithstanding the expected unpredictability of …
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President Ruto: Shaping East Africa’s economic path…?
03 Dec 2024 11:44 GMT
… : Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and the … customs procedures and harmonised tariffs have already increased exports to other African … monetary independence. The East African Payments System (EAPS … key sectors like agriculture and textiles, …
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These Are the Countries With the Lowest Tariff Rates in the World
03 Dec 2024 16:15 GMT
Politics
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Key Points
Tariffs are usually only used by corrupt or incompetent governments to protect domestic industries or punish rivals
Tariffs usually backfire, leading to weaker domestic economies and higher prices.
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Lost Jobs, Lost Hope: Real Impact of Companies Exiting Kenya on Local Communitie...
02 Dec 2024 20:54 GMT
The departure of multinational companies from Kenya has left a profound void, echoing the lives of countless individuals and families. As these giants close their doors, they take jobs, but the essence of hope for many who relied on stable employment to …
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Nigeria seeks South Africa’s support for G20, BRICS membership
02 Dec 2024 20:25 GMT
… the peace process in Sudan.
She said President … , tourism, health, education, agriculture, ICT, artificial intelligence, arts … Industry Trade and Investments, Agriculture and Food Security, Communication … Customs Service.
They were joined by their South African …
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East African Community (EAC) Heads of State agree to Expedite Establishment of Political Federation
30 Nov 2024 17:17 GMT
… Kenyatta, Obote and Museveni took the bold step to form the East African … Uganda was fully committed to promoting free trade in East Africa … thanked Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania for having set … has investment in agriculture, infrastructure development, …
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As Kenyan avocado production grows, how can it increase its share of global exports?
02 Dec 2024 15:31 GMT
By Sebastian Ramírez
Kenya is the leading avocado-producing country in Africa, with suitable ecological conditions to grow the fruit and more than 150,000 avocado farmers, it accounts for nearly 50% of the continent's production.
Christine Chesaro, …
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African countries applaud China's zero-tariff treatment for least developed countries
02 Dec 2024 02:51 GMT
… growing interest in African agricultural products, with Zimbabwean … milestone for the Tanzanian honey brand to go … African country's agricultural modernization.
Experts have said that the zero-tariff … trade, enhance China-Africa cooperation, and encourage …
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KBC Video ›› President Ruto advocates for removal of trade barriers
29 Nov 2024 13:10 GMT
… Tanzania, to attend the 24th Ordinary Summit of the East African … key challenges facing the East African Community and discuss … for the removal of trade barriers, the boosting of cross … of partnerships in energy, agriculture, and digital innovation to …