04-10-2014 ■ An EAC meeting will be held this April 2014 to analyse if French can officially be used in the community. Some EAC Citizens find it is a good opportunity while others note that it is a great challenge.-Diane Uwimana “French is always a challenge for EAC citizens since most (...)

12-01-2013 ■ In Burundi, there are people who earn their own living while manufacturing local products. They get advantages of Burundi’s integration into EAC by exporting their production. However, they need much support.-Yves Didier Irakoze Soon in the morning, when arrived at MAREX, the passion fruit juice factory in Matongo Commune-Kayanza (...)

11-15-2013 ■ The East African Bribery Index Survey shows that in Burundi bribery has decreased more than last year. However, the country must work hard to eradicate it effectively as it remains a big threat in the society.-By Yves Didier Irakoze According to Burundian Consumers’ Association (ABUCO), a section of International (...)

11-09-2013 ■ Sharing experience, personnel and creating competitiveness are some advantages offered by the EAC to the lecturers although there are some challenges to face.–By Diane Uwimana According to Article 103 of the Treaty for Establishment of the EAC, recognising the fundamental importance of science and technology in economic development, the (...)

11-05-2013 ■ This 30th October 2013, a press conference has been held, in the Ministry in Charge of East African Community Affairs, to inform Burundians about the achievements and challenges Burundi should overcome for an effective EAC customs union implementation. –By Lorraine-Josiane Manishatse Since 1st July 2009 when Burundi has joined (...)

10-28-2013 ■ Burundi has hosted the army exercises gathering the EAC forces from this 13th to 23th October 2013 at Bujumbura in Muzinda Barrack. The main objective of this operation is to strengthen cooperation between EAC forces, improve the level of high fighting spirit, intervention and coordinate efforts to fight against (...)

09-30-2013 ■ EAC citizens must take all advantages offered by the community. However, Burundian people are still unaware of what is happening and don’t then benefit from the full advantages offered in the community. The Ministry in Charge of EAC Affairs calls upon everyone to contribute for bridging the gap – (...)

09-10-2013 ■ An official launching of East African Community Competitive Policy and Law project has taken place on 3rd September 2013 at Star Hotel- Bujumbura. A slow progress in the implementation of the competition policy has been noticed due to limited awareness of its importance in EAC – By Lorraine Josiane (...)

08-21-2013 ■ The implementation of a common passport and a single tourist visa within the EAC region is being analysed and will be probably operational very soon –by Diane Uwimana Becoming one people as well as one destiny is one of the EAC objectives to develop policies and programs aiming at (...)

08-12-2013 ■ Before the implementation of the Single Customs Territory, some issues need to be clarified- by Diane Uwimana Last week, the Kenyan Association of International Freight and Warehousing was on strike to protest against the new system which will cause their job losses. “With the new system of the Single (...)