Failure to conclude the deal could, for instance, mean that all EAC member states be forced to trade with Europe under the less attractive market access terms provided for in the General System of ...

READ: EU softens its stance on trade deal with Africa EAC States such as Kenya mainly export raw agricultural commodities, which their negotiators maintain cannot gain access to Europe due to the ...

It is likely the next meeting will be held in Europe. The EAC says they are open-minded. "We are waiting for their response and, hopefully, if we can have the meeting, the ratification could ...

East African Community (EAC) member states have signed a joint interim trade pact with the European Union, shrugging off a looming disruption of trade between the two regions in January. The deal ...