EAC Summit in Arusha: Uganda Leaders Focus on Integration
The Story
The East African Community announced that the heads of state of the bloc will hold their 25th ordinary summit on March 7 in the northern Tanzanian city of Arusha, Tanzania. The announcement was made on Monday. The summit is themed “Deepening Integration for Improved Livelihoods of EAC Citizens.” It will bring together leaders of the eight member states of the East African Community.
Perspective
The announcement of the summit was reported by the Xinhua news agency. The information was published by The Independent Uganda. The provided theme, “Deepening Integration for Improved Livelihoods of EAC Citizens,” is the stated focus for the gathering of regional leaders.
Why This Matters
The summit is a meeting of the heads of state for the eight East African Community member countries. The stated theme indicates the discussion will center on regional integration and its intended effect on improving the livelihoods of citizens within the bloc.
What's Next
The 25th ordinary summit of the East African Community heads of state is scheduled to be held on March 7 in Arusha, Tanzania.