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EAC Strengthens Regional Pandemic Preparedness With New Health Strategy
The EAC has outlined key actions to strengthen regional health preparedness through its One Health Strategy, focusing on collaboration and capacity building to tackle health threats.

UPDF, Somali Army Rehabilitate Key Supply Route in Somalia
UPDF and Somali forces have rehabilitated a key supply road linking Mubarak, Darusalam and Awdhegle to improve security, transport and access to essential services.

Uganda, Zimbabwe Push for Action on Trade Deals
Uganda and Zimbabwe have urged a shift from talks to action at the Zimbabwe–Uganda Business Forum, calling for concrete trade and investment outcomes. Leaders emphasized stronger implementation frameworks, improved connectivity, and private sector-driven partnerships to unlock economic growth and fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

CDF Discusses Bilateral Relations with Ethiopian Ambassador
Ambassador Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu arrived at the headquarters accompanied by a delegation including Mr. Robel Admassu, Head of Political Affairs; Colonel Yirga Gebremariam, the Defence Attaché; and Colonel Tesfaye Guta, the Deputy Defence Attaché.

Partner States Meet To Unlock EAC Trade Potential
The East African Community opened a two-day high-level Multisectoral Dialogue to address long-standing and emerging barriers to trade within the bloc. The...

EAC Expands Capital Markets Platform to Deepen Regional Integration
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has moved to strengthen regional financial ties by expanding its Capital Markets Infrastructure (CMI) to include...

UPDF Marks 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary With Civil–Military Activities in South Sudan
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in South Sudan, under Operation Mulinzi wa Kimya, has marked the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary with a series of...

Uganda, Tanzania Strengthen Ties on Energy, Trade and Peace
Uganda and Tanzania have agreed to expand cooperation in energy, trade, infrastructure and regional security following high-level talks held in Dar es Salaam....

Regional Leaders Gather in Uganda for Unified Push on DRC Peace
A high-level panel of current and former African leaders is meeting in Entebbe, Uganda, to advance a unified, African-led diplomatic effort to end the...

Strong Export Surge Lifts EAC Trade as Deficit Narrows
The East African Community (EAC) recorded strong growth in international merchandise trade in the third quarter of 2025, with total trade increasing by 21.9...




