The presidency of Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan (pictured) presents an exciting opportunity to reinvigorate the East African Community (EAC). It is also arguably Africa’s most advanced regional economic bloc, with a well-institutionalised secretariat in Arusha, complete with legislative and judicial arms. Since its founding, the ideological and economic competition between Kenya and Tanzania have defined the evolution of the EAC. On account of their combined population and economic output, Kenya and Tanzania are the de facto anchor countries of the EAC. To that end, stronger regional cooperation within the EAC should be a strong pillar of the recovery agenda.

Source: Standard Digital April 02, 2021 18:41 UTC