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Call to speed up African Tripartite FTA negotiations

2013-03-12 03:11:20

The Government of Zambia has called on the three African regional economic communities (RECs) — the East African Community (EAC), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) — to speed up their free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations.

South Africa and EU deal a blow for Kenya

2013-01-28 14:02:26

An existing trade pact between South Africa and the European Union is presenting a fresh hurdle in negotiations for economic partnership with Kenya.

Information gap holding back EAC integration

2012-12-23 12:28:52

Lack of public information on the operations of the East Africa Community has been blamed for the slow integration among member states.

EAC growth model questioned

2012-12-21 01:22:38

When the treaty establishing the East African Community (EAC) came into force on July 7, 2000, the main goal was to widen and deepen cooperation for the mutual benefit in economic, political, social and cultural affairs.

EAC calls for fair trade deals with Europe

2012-12-21 00:56:24

East Africa Community says any agreement reached should not upset the common market protocol and customs union in the region.

Experts support Uganda's decision to join COMESA FTA

2012-11-21 07:21:19

Economic experts have supported the recent decision taken by the government of Uganda to join the COMESA FTA, saying it would increase the volume of Ugandan exports to the COMESA FTA and promote the country's economic growth.

Disagreements slow down EAC integration

2012-11-06 02:55:26

“Right now, Ugandan traders are fighting with Kenya over the issue of cash bonds, Tanzania is lagging behind the integration process because it says it will not allow their land to go, and Zanzibar says it wants to go independent of Tanzania…. so where are the consensus values?”

Regional blocs seek to remove trade barriers

2012-09-29 20:47:40

Three regional economic communities (Recs) have taken the lead as Africa seeks to remove trade barriers by 2017.

EAC Sceptical of Trade Agreements With Europe

2012-09-22 22:42:07

In his keynote address on the role of multilateral and bilateral trade agreements in fostering trade and development in Africa early this year, former Tanzanian president, Benjamin William Mkapa, raised critical questions and warned East African Community (EAC) countries that signing an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPAs) would deny the region chances to develop into industrialized nations.

Negotiations between EAC, EPA on track despite hitches

2012-08-27 07:49:23

East Africa Community (EAC) General Secretary, Dr Richard Sezibera said despite progress made in the ongoing negotiations in the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union, there were still contentious issues to be addressed.

East Africa: US, EAC pursue new trade partnership

2012-06-26 04:01:11

The United States and East African community have agreed on a new partnership could serve as a building block towards a more comprehensive trade agreement over the long term.

East Africa: EAC strikes new trade agreement with US

2012-06-18 08:56:18

A new Trade and Investment partnership has been forged between the Arusha-based East African Community (EAC) and the United States of America, the 'Sunday News' has learnt.

Exporters at risk over delays in EPAs deal

2012-06-10 19:38:08

Kenya could lose heavily if Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) are not signed, Musa Sirma, East African Community (EAC) minister said.

African trade: Integration of economic blocs into a global player

2012-05-29 10:51:36

Plans to create an African free trade area (FTA) by integrating three existing African trade blocs consisting of 26 countries by July 2014 are gaining momentum. The aim is to create a free market of 525 million people with an output of US$1 trillion making it a global player.

Be careful on EPA talks, Eala cautions bloc

2012-05-25 02:40:22

The East African Legislative Assembly has warned that the region stands to lose if it is not careful with Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations with the European Union.

Free trade bloc planned for Africa

2012-05-21 11:01:00

Plans to create a 26-nation free trade area by integrating three existing African trade blocs by July 2014 are on track and the only major sticking point is likely to be harmonising rules of origin, the three blocs said on Friday.

Mukaruliza Warns Against Rushed EPAs

2012-05-14 20:31:34

Regional countries should not rush to seal the EAC-EU trade deals, known as the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs), a cabinet minister has said.

East Africa: Deadlines mar EAC-EU trade talks

2012-05-10 20:07:51

East African Community legislators and civil society organisations have urged the European Commission to desist from making unrealistic deadlines in trade negotiations; rather, negotiations should be driven by content rather than time frames.

EPAs will take the EAC countries to early grave

2012-04-26 12:47:08

East African governments are negotiating for Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the European Union (EU). The EPAs are free trade agreements based on the principle of reciprocity. They require Africa to open up its borders to duty and tariff-free goods and services from Europe. But numerous studies posit that this unequal partnership will have disastrous consequences on African citizens.

Kenya's dilemma at EU trade talks

2012-03-26 16:33:57

Revelations that Kenyan flowers will be subjected to 16 per cent duty should Kenya fail to ratify Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) by June raises concern about their role in boosting trade on the continent.