Eastern Africa Stories

Eastern Africa remains one of the world's fastest-growing regions despite rising global uncertainty, ECA says
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Eastern Africa remains one of the world's fastest-growing regions despite rising global uncertainty, ECA…
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Macroeconomic stabilisation takes hold in Southern Africa, but structural transformation remains elusive, ECA report finds
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Macroeconomic stabilisation takes hold in Southern Africa, but structural transformation remains elusive, ECA…
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Namibia to Host a High-Level Regional Forum on Trade, Investment and Connectivity in Eastern and Southern Africa
Monday, November 9, 2026
Namibia to Host a High-Level Regional Forum on Trade, Investment and Connectivity in Eastern and Southern Afri…
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ECA and IGAD Convene Trade Officials and Businesses on AfCFTA Implementation
Monday, November 2, 2026
ECA and IGAD Convene Trade Officials and Businesses on AfCFTA Implementation
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ECA-Djibouti Study Reveals AfCFTA's Potential to Drive Industrialization and Diversification
Monday, October 26, 2026
ECA-Djibouti Study Reveals AfCFTA's Potential to Drive Industrialization and Diversification
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A digital platform to better track Africa’s progress towards harnessing the demographic dividend
Monday, October 5, 2026
A digital platform to better track Africa’s progress towards harnessing the demographic dividend
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Experts call for accelerated action to make AfCFTA trade and investment more inclusive in Eastern Africa
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Experts call for accelerated action to make AfCFTA trade and investment more inclusive in Eastern Africa
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ECA launches 2026 Eastern Africa Macroeconomic and Social Overview Report, highlighting strong growth amid tight budgets
Thursday, July 23, 2026
ECA launches 2026 Eastern Africa Macroeconomic and Social Overview Report, highlighting strong growth amid tig…
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ECA highlights urgent need to transform informal work into sustainable livelihoods for Africa's youth
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
ECA highlights urgent need to transform informal work into sustainable livelihoods for Africa's youth
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African leaders call for regional cooperation and market reforms to unlock nuclear energy financing
Thursday, May 21, 2026
African leaders call for regional cooperation and market reforms to unlock nuclear energy financing
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Africa cannot industrialize in the dark, says ECA chief as continent weighs nuclear energy future
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Africa cannot industrialize in the dark, says ECA chief as continent weighs nuclear energy future
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ECA and COMESA convene consultative workshop to transform regional tourism and deepen economic integration
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
ECA and COMESA convene consultative workshop to transform regional tourism and deepen economic integration
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Nuclear investment as a strategic key for Rwanda’s industrial growth
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Nuclear investment as a strategic key for Rwanda’s industrial growth
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