Regional integration in East Africa is gaining fresh momentum, as President William Ruto of Kenya and President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, move to eliminate longstanding trade barriers. The two leaders have directed the removal of all non-tariff barriers between their two countries by the end of May 2026, following high-level talks in Dar es Salaam. The move is being hailed as a major step toward boosting trade efficiency, lowering business costs, and unlocking economic growth within the East African Community. Channel Africa's economics reporter innocent Semosa takes a look….

Regional integration in East Africa is gaining fresh momentum, as President William Ruto of Kenya and President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, move to eliminate longstanding trade barriers. The two leaders have directed the removal of all non-tariff barriers between their two countries by the end of May 2026, following high-level talks in Dar es Salaam. The move is being hailed as a major step toward boosting trade efficiency, lowering business costs, and unlocking economic growth within the East African Community. Channel Africa's economics reporter innocent Semosa takes a look&hellip;.

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William Ruto and Samia Suluhu Hassan push to remove East Africa trade barriers by May 2026

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, says African countries must confront the domestic challenges driving people to migrate illegally to countries such as South Africa. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa raised the issue during talks in Pretoria with his Mozambican counterpart, Daniel Chapo, following protests in parts of South Africa against undocumented migrants. Ramaphosa says governments should examine the conditions forcing citizens to leave their home countries. Zalene Merrington reports...

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, says African countries must confront the domestic challenges driving people to migrate illegally to countries such as South Africa. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa raised the issue during talks in Pretoria with his Mozambican counterpart, Daniel Chapo, following protests in parts of South Africa against undocumented migrants. Ramaphosa says governments should examine the conditions forcing citizens to leave their home countries. Zalene Merrington reports...

Cyril Ramaphosa urges African nations to address root causes of illegal migration

Residents in Tembisa, east of Johannesburg in South Africa, have taken part in a community-led march calling for the closure of foreign-owned spaza shops. They accuse the shops of selling unsafe and expired food products, amid growing concern over food safety in township communities.The protest, in the Swazi Inn market area, comes as residents also express frustration over what they see as a lack of government action. Luyanda Danca has more…

Residents in Tembisa, east of Johannesburg in South Africa, have taken part in a community-led march calling for the closure of foreign-owned spaza shops. They accuse the shops of selling unsafe and expired food products, amid growing concern over food safety in township communities.The protest, in the Swazi Inn market area, comes as residents also express frustration over what they see as a lack of government action. Luyanda Danca has more&hellip;

Residents in Tembisa protest over food safety concerns at foreign-owned spaza shops

Ahead of World Migratory Bird Day this Saturday, conservationists are warning that shifting migratory patterns are offering a clear signal of wider environmental stress across the globe. BirdLife International says declining bird populations and changing migration routes are not just a biodiversity concern, but also an early indicator of pressure on ecosystems that support water, food systems and climate resilience. Africa is central to this story, sitting along the African-Eurasian Flyway, one of the world's major migratory corridors.  Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Paul Kariuki Ndang'ang'a, BirdLife Africa Regional Director 

Ahead of World Migratory Bird Day this Saturday, conservationists are warning that shifting migratory patterns are offering a clear signal of wider environmental stress across the globe. BirdLife International says declining bird populations and changing migration routes are not just a biodiversity concern, but also an early indicator of pressure on ecosystems that support water, food systems and climate resilience. Africa is central to this story, sitting along the African-Eurasian Flyway, one of the world's major migratory corridors. &nbsp;Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Paul Kariuki Ndang'ang'a, BirdLife Africa Regional Director&nbsp;

William Ruto and Samia Suluhu Hassan push to remove East Africa trade barriers by May 2026

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