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EAC set to harmonize education systems and curricula

The proposed harmonisation of curricular process started in 1998 with the three partners exchanging their national curricular documents for review and...

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EAC sets up Rapid Response Mechanisms for outbreaks

The East African Community table-top simulation exercise (TTX) successfully tested the activation of the recently

Kenya to partner with India on enhancing defence systems

Kenya and India are set to embark on a new partnership to help strengthen both countries' defence systems. This...

82 percent of NTBs in COMESA are Operational

At least 82% of the reported Non-Tariff Barriers in the COMESA region are those imposed on imports and exports of goods and...

UN inaction on China abuses ‘huge disappointment’: Uyghur campaigner

The UN rights chief has miserably failed to address China's "genocide" against the Uyghur minority, a leading campaigner told AFP, demanding that...

Xi Jinping sends warning to anyone who questions China’s zero-Covid policy

Hong Kong (CNN)China's top leader Xi Jinping has issued the strongest warning yet against anyone who questions the country's zero-Covid policy, as stringent,...

Ntibazonkiza the magician Intamba missed

Burundi’s ace Saido Ntibazonkiza was the little magician Burundi missed after taking a sublime free kick in the 79th minute to snatch...

Q and A with Burundi’s upcoming musician Tetero

Burundi’s upcoming musician Laurette Tetero spoke with Joella Niciteretse on her career and life as a musician in the country’s music industry....

10th East African Petroleum Conference kicks off in Kampala

The Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo on Tuesday, 9th May, 2023 officially opened the 10th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2023,...

Rwanda jails Chinese national for torturing mine workers

A Chinese national has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for torturing local mineworkers in Rwanda after a video showing him...

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Former Burundi president laid to rest

A procession goes round the stadium carrying the remains fo Burundi's late president Pierre Nkurunziza on Friday 26th.June.2020. PHOTO| Burundi Times

Burundi to re-open airspace

The Burundi government spokesman Prosper Ntahorwamiye announced this November 3, 2020 that on ‪Sunday November 8, 2020‬ the International Airport will be...

AU approves SADC deployment despite Rwanda’s protest

A virtual meeting was held on 4th March 2024 by the African Union Peace and Security Council to consider the situation in

Concern Grows Over Child Trafficking as Tanzania Deports 40 Burundian Children

The plight of Burundian children caught in trafficking schemes has reached a critical point following the recent

Burundi court rules president elect Evariste Ndayishimiye to take oath

The court’s ruling comes after a council of minister’s meeting resorted for the country’s constitutional court to declare the position of president...

EALA approves $19.6 million for first quarter of 2020-2021

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) on September 2, 2020 via a virtual sitting approved a Vote on Account of USD $19.6 Million to support the normal operations and cater for expenses of...

BUSINESS

A New Era of Connectivity: Starlink Launches in Burundi

In a groundbreaking announcement today, Elon Musk revealed via X that Starlink, the satellite internet service, is now available in Burundi.

EAC Calls for Tech-Driven Cross-Border Payment System

The East African Community (EAC) is urging its central banks to adopt technology to improve cross-border payments within the region.

USAID, TradeMark Africa, and EABC Unveil $508K AfCFTA Trade Boost Initiative

A transformative $508,000 partnership involving USAID, TradeMark Africa (TMA), and the East African Business Council (EABC)

Burundi Embraces Digital Trade to realize AfCFTA

In a significant boost to Burundi's trade ambitions, the East African Business Council (EABC), in collaboration with the EU Technical Assistance Facility (EU-TAF) and

Business Leaders Set Priorities for Enhanced East African Trade and Investment

Regional business leaders recently engaged with the new EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva, during the EABC CEOs-EAC Secretary
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Burundi’s Central Bank moves to stifle the parallel market

Burundi Central Bank governor Jean Ciza while addressing the media on Tuesday 17.September.2019 in Bujumbura. PHOTO| Burundi Times Burundi’s Central Bank...

EU reaffirms commitment to curb Trans-National Crimes

The European Union (EU) has reiterated its willingness to support East African Community (EAC) Partner States to curb cross-border security threats in the...

Private sector calls for harmonization of standards to boost intra-EAC trade

The East African Private Sector have urged governments to fast-track the harmonisation of East African Standards during the EABC-TMEA Regional Public Private Engagement...

UN agencies sound alarm over renewed clashes in eastern DR Congo

Amid reports of a renewed escalation of hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),

Total Energies CHAN Groups revealed

The draw which took place on Saturday evening in Algiers revealed the groups of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship Algeria 2022.

Money transfer agents call for suspension of new tariffs

The Mobile Money transfer agents have called on the suspension of the new tariffs imposed by mobile telephone communications that has been hectic...

Inter-parliamentary games kicks-off in Kigali

The 13th EAC Inter-parliamentary games officially kicked off in Rwanda’s capital Kigali this Friday December 8th, 2023.

Modern-Day Slave Trade Persists: New Report Reveals Alarming Trafficking Trends from Burundi

In a stark reminder of the dark legacies of the past, the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Slave Trade highlights the ongoing plight of modern-day

Ukraine war quagmire prompting China rethink on Taiwan: CIA chief

The head of the CIA has warned that China appears determined on using force in Taiwan, with Russia’s experience in Ukraine only affecting...