East African Community leaders meet to discuss security situation in DRC
The meeting was held in in Shamar El Sheikh, Egypt,on the sidelines of the meeting of United Nations Framework on Climate Change (COP-27)
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Kenya: East Africa leaders agree regional force for DR Congo
East African leaders agreed Monday to establish a regional force to try to end conflict.
MPESA hits 30 million monthly active users milestone
“14 years ago, we launched M-Pesa to connect our customers to each other and to different opportunities. We are delighted to celebrate this remarkable milestone with our more than 50 million customers across the continent,” Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the M-Pesa Africa managing director, said in a statement.
EAC Council approves DRC admission
“We have now recommended to the summit to consider admitting the DRC into the Community in accordance with Article 3 of the EAC Treaty.”
Tanzania opens grain stores in DRC, South Sudan to sell surplus harvest
“We believe access to markets motivates farmers to increase production.”
Congolese rumba wins Unesco protected status
One of the most influential genres of African music and dance, Congolese rumba, now has Unesco-protected status.
DR Congo given green light to join EAC
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been granted the green light by the Council of Ministers to join the East African Community (EAC).
