From Healing to Enterprise: A Woman’s Mission to Take Somalia’s Natural Wealth to the World
For centuries, Somalia's coast served as a gateway to global trade, exporting prized treasures such as frankincense and myrrh along ancient trade routes that connected Africa to the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Today, one woman is breathing new life into that legacy, transforming traditional knowledge into a modern wellness enterprise that spans three continents.
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About German Development Cooperation
The East African Community (EAC) and Germany are united by a long history of cooperation that predates the re-establishment of the East African Community (EAC) in 2000. The German government has supported the East African integration since 1999, based on the common understanding that regional integration will improve the social and economic development of EAC Partner States. Since then, Germany has committed more than 580 million euros for development cooperation with the EAC, making Germany one of the biggest and most reliable bilateral development partners of the community.
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EAC and Germany Launch 2nd Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge to Equip East African for the Digital Economy
On 11th August the East African Community (EAC) and the Government of Germany launched the second edition of the EAC Artificial Intelligence Challenge, dubbed AI4EAC, expanding opportunities for young people, researchers and entrepreneurs across the region to gain AI skills and develop practical solutions to East Africa’s challenges. The second edition aims to reach 20,000 East Africans and comes with USD 50,000 in prize funding to support winning teams developing AI-powered solutions to regional challenges.
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Building Legacies: Barbara Mulwana’s Vision for East Africa’s Industrial Future
As Executive Director of Nice House of Plastics and a Director across the Mulwana Group of Companies based in Uganda, Barbara is part of a new generation of women leaders reshaping East Africa’s industrial landscape. Her responsibilities span businesses in manufacturing, energy, dairy and real estate, placing her at the intersection of established enterprise and an increasingly competitive regional market.
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EAC and Germany Renew Cooperation to Advance Regional Integration with €39.8 Million in New Grant Funding
The East African Community (EAC) and the Federal Republic of Germany have renewed their commitment to advancing regional integration following the conclusion of Development Cooperation Negotiations at the EAC headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, with Germany committing €39.8 million in new grant funding to strengthen regional trade and economic integration across the region.
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Growing Beyond Borders: Betty Poni’s Rise to a Regional Agribusiness Champion
In the bustling neighbourhood of Gudele in Juba, South Sudan, Betty Poni Cosmas once sold honey and shea butter beneath the shade of a tree. Armed with determination and a vision for a better future, she dreamed of building a business that would not only support her family but also create opportunities for other women. Today, that dream has grown into Naponi Enterprise, a thriving woman-owned agro-processing business.
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EABC, EADB and German Development Cooperation Announce East Africa CEO & Investment Forum 2026 at Tanzania CEOs Trade & Investment Roundtable
The Chief Guest of the EABC CEOs–Trade & Investment Roundtable Tanzania Edition, H.E. Amb. Stephen P. Mbundi, Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC) lauded the East Africa CEO and Investment Forum 2026, scheduled for 17 to 18 September 2026 in Nairobi, as a platform to champion East Africa as one of the most ideal investment destinations on the continent. The Forum hosts a special delegation of 50 investors from the European Union, led by Mr Manfred Pentz, State Minister for Federal, European and International Affairs and Bureaucracy Reduction of the State of Hesse, Germany.
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Connecting Communities Through Food and Trade in Eastern DRC
In the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where decades of conflict, displacement, and food insecurity have challenged communities, one entrepreneur is demonstrating how business can become a force for transformation. Through food processing, digital innovation, and regional trade, Mapenzi Nadia is creating opportunities for women farmers, improving nutrition and strengthening local economies.
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East Africa Puts Kiswahili at the Heart of the Artificial Intelligence Era
Regional leaders adopt the Bujumbura Resolutions on Kiswahili, Multilingualism and AI and unveil first steps towards a Kiswahili Trust Mark for artificial intelligence systems.
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From Healing to Enterprise: A Woman’s Mission to Take Somalia’s Natural Wealth to the World
For centuries, Somalia's coast served as a gateway to global trade, exporting prized treasures such as frankincense and myrrh along ancient trade routes that connected Africa to the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Today, one woman is breathing new life into that legacy, transforming traditional knowledge into a modern wellness enterprise that spans three continents.
Read More....About German Development Cooperation
The East African Community (EAC) and Germany are united by a long history of cooperation that predates the re-establishment of the East African Community (EAC) in 2000. The German government has supported the East African integration since 1999, based on the common understanding that regional integration will improve the social and economic development of EAC Partner States. Since then, Germany has committed more than 580 million euros for development cooperation with the EAC, making Germany one of the biggest and most reliable bilateral development partners of the community.
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Agriculture & Food Security
Agriculture is one of East Africa’s most important sectors with about 80% of the region’s population living in rural areas and depending on agriculture for their livelihood.
Customs Union & Common Market
While the objectives of the East African Community cover almost all spheres of life, the main goal of the Customs Union is the formation of a Single Customs Territory and the implementation of the…
Education & Training
Recognising the importance of education and science & technology in economic development, the EAC focuses on harmonised curricula, certification and accreditation institutions as well as joint…
Environment & Natural Resources
The East African Community is endowed with various natural resources such as forests, water, wildlife, mountains, minerals and energy resources.
Gender, Community Development & Civil Society Mobilization
EAC regional integration is people-centred and participatory. To this end, broad participation of key stakeholders including women, youth, private sector and civil society is needed. Partner States…
Health
The EAC Secretariat is mandated to offer advisory and coordinating support for the Seven Partner States in the prevention of and response to outbreaks of infectious diseases of public health concern.
Industrial Development & SMEs
The EAC Partner States aspire to transform their economies to a modern and industrialised status that can sustainably generate sufficient outputs to satisfy both domestic and export markets and…
Investment & Private Sector Development
With the aim of harnessing the investment potential to promote economic growth and development in the region, the EAC Partner States have agreed to cooperate in the areas of Investment and Industrial…
Organisational Development & Outreach
The fast pace of EAC integration necessitates constant development of EAC at an organisational level to steer the integrational process. Furthermore, clear and tangible communication on the benefits…
Peace & Security
The EAC aims to achieve a peaceful and integrated region by enabling and enforcing collaboration between Partner States in preventing and resolving disputes and conflicts and ridding the region of…
Tourism & Wildlife
East Africa has recorded impressive achievements in the realm of tourism owing to the conscious efforts by EAC Partner States to work together in promoting growth in the sector.
