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EAC deploys Election Observation Mission to Tanzania ahead of 2025 General Elections

​East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 24th October, 2025: The East African Community (EAC) today officially launched and flagged off its Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the General Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania.

The deployment of the mission follows an invitation by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and is in line with a directive of the EAC Council of Ministers requiring the Secretariat to observe elections in all Partner States. This underscores the EAC’s unwavering commitment to democratic governance, peace, and stability in the region.

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35th Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers Responsible for EAC Affairs and Planning and the 58th Extraordinary Meeting of the EAC Council of Ministers underway in Arusha

East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 2nd September, 2025: The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat is currently hosting the 35th Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers Responsible for EAC Affairs and Planning (SCEACMP) and the 58th Extraordinary Meeting of the EAC Council of Ministers at it’s Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

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EAC posts USD 0.8 billion trade surplus in Q1 2025 as exports surge by 47%

East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 4th August, 2025:  The East African Community (EAC) recorded a trade surplus of USD 0.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025, compared to a trade deficit of USD 4.0 billion during the same period in 2024.

This significant shift is linked to strong export performance, improved trade within the African continent and growing competitiveness across Partner States.

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