East African Community

British

noun

an association established in 1967 by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to promote closer economic and social ties between member states: dissolved in 1977, but reformed in 1999, and joined in 2007 by Burundi and Rwanda

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East African Community

The East African Community of eight regional countries tried to impose a ban in 2016 in the hope of boosting local textile production.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025

Members of the East African Community, which include Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi, can however stay for up to six months in line with the bloc's policy.

From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2025

The regional East African Community organization said its election observer mission was not granted access to Congo.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 20, 2023

On Monday, the East African Community said its election observer mission was not granted access to Congo by authorities.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2023

Negotiations are underway, notably at the level of the East African Community, to obtain the withdrawal of the M23 from occupied areas.

From Reuters ● Feb. 17, 2023

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