South Sudan turns to gum arabic in shift away from oil dependence
South Sudan has launched a major regional push to revive its gum arabic sector, signaling a strategic shift toward economic diversification as the country seeks alternatives to its oil-dependent economy. The move comes as Juba hosts a five-day Regional Harmonization Meeting of the EASC/TC 005 on Food Additives from February 23–27, 2026, bringing together standards […]
New report warns Lake Victoria, lifeline for 45 million, is under serious threat
A comprehensive new State of the Basin Report (SoBR) for the Lake Victoria Basin has warned that the Lake is under serious threat from pollution, climate change, and population pressure, undermining the food security and economic stability of 45 million people. The report released at the sideline event of the COP30 in Brazil, developed by […]
China remains EAC biggest trade partner as region posts 0.8 billion surplus
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. The EAC Quarterly Statistics Bulletin for the period January to March 2025 shows that total exports increased by 47.3% to USD 17.7 billion while […]
Building safer skies: COMESA hosts Abuja safety targets workshop in Juba
South Sudan has launched a pivotal six-day technical assistance workshop in Juba, focusing on the Abuja Safety Targets a set of aviation safety standards endorsed by the African Union to enhance air transport safety across the continent. The workshop is organized by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) under the Support to […]
