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South Sudan Entry Will Boost Regional Trade - Experts

The challenge for the East African Community is to make sure that Juba complies with all the legal procedures in appropriate time, experts say.

East Africa: South Sudan to Boost EAC Market

Monitor, 4 March 2016

Going by the saying that big is better, the admission of South Sudan the East African Community (EAC), is destined to enhance trade within the region, experts say. Read more »

An exhibition of products made in Tanzania: One of the key benefits of the Common Market will be the easing of cross-border trade.

East Africa: What South Sudan Will Gain From Joining the East African Community

The Conversation Africa, 3 March 2016

South Sudan's accession to the East African Community could prove a major step forward in the economic development of the world's newest nation. Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan, E-Passport Significant Progress for EAC

New Times, 4 March 2016

Nearly six years since South Sudan applied to join the East African Community, they finally got to dine at the table for the bloc. For South Sudan, it has been a long, arduous… Read more »
East Africa: Push South Sudan to Adapt to EAC Rules

Monitor, 4 March 2016

Finally, five years after first asking, South Sudan has been admitted to the East African Community (EAC). This week's admission was long overdue, although not without… Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan's Entry Must Add Value to EAC

Observer, 4 March 2016

The republic of South Sudan has been admitted as a member of the East African Community (EAC). This makes it six member states: Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and South… Read more »

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South Sudan Admitted to Regional Bloc

The country's vice president James Wani Igga says membership of the East African community means enhanced trade, economic and political ties with other nations. Read more »
- East Africa: South Sudan Finally Admitted in EAC
- Burundi: East African Community Admits South Sudan, Snubs Burundi