EAC BOMA ROAD FESTIVAL

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EAC Boma Road Festival

The Road Festival aims to celebrate regional integration and unity and the Community's milestones over the past 25 years.

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The Road Festival features cultural displays, live performances, vibrant street parades, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

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Festival Route

The EAC's 25th Anniversary Road Festival will take place along Boma Road in Arusha, Tanzania, extending to the Ngorongoro Roundabout.

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ABOUT THE EAC BOMA ROAD FESTIVAL

The EAC is thrilled to announce a vibrant Road Festival to commemorate its 25th Anniversary, a milestone in fostering regional integration, development, and unity. This grand celebration, set to illuminate the heart of Arusha, will take place on 28th November, 2024 from 06:00 PM to midnight. The festival promises an evening filled with cultural displays, live performances from East African artists, street parades, and a showcase of the region's rich heritage, bringing the community together in a jubilant atmosphere. The festival aims to raise awareness of the EAC’s achievements and aspirations, engaging citizens and stakeholders alike in embracing the spirit of integration.

As the clock strikes midnight, Arusha’s skies will light up with a spectacular fireworks display, symbolizing the brilliance of East Africa's shared journey and its bright future. Residents and visitors alike are invited to join this unique experience, celebrating the past while looking forward to the next chapter of regional growth and unity.

Festival Highlights

Live Performances

Flavour Fusion

Fireworks Display

Cultural Displays

Stakeholder Engagement

Street Parades

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Programme Highlights

+ 17:00 - 18:00 Hrs: Pre-Festival Activities

+ 18:00 - 18:30 Hrs: Official Opening

+ 18:30 - 19:15 Hrs: Cultural Parade

+ 19:15 - 20:30 Hrs: Country Specific Performances

+ 20:30 - 21:15 Hrs: Regional Music Collaboration

+ 21:15 - 23:45 Hrs: Live Band Performances; Showcase of Regional Unity

+ 23:45 - 00:00 Hrs: Fireworks Display

+ 00:00 - 01:00 Hrs: Celebration Finale

24TH ORDINARY SUMMIT OF THE EAC HEADS OF STATE

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THE 24TH ORDINARY SUMMIT OF THE EAC HEADS OF STATE

The 24^th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State brings together the region’s leaders to deliberate on critical issues shaping the future of East Africa. This high-profile gathering, held under the overarching theme of the EAC’s 25th Anniversary celebrations, serves as a platform to assess the achievements of the past 25 years while charting the way forward for deeper integration. Key agenda items include strengthening the region’s economic resilience, advancing peace and security, and promoting initiatives that foster intra-regional trade and development.

At this summit, Heads of State will also address the role of innovation and digital transformation in driving sustainable development and operationalizing the EAC Vision 2050. The meeting underscores the shared commitment of Partner States to unity and collaboration, focusing on collective strategies to enhance connectivity, improve cross-border infrastructure, and bolster social and economic cohesion. As the highest decision-making body of the EAC, the summit is expected to produce resolutions that will further cement East Africa’s position as a globally competitive and politically united region.

EAC Heads of State Attending

H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit
H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye
H.E. Félix Tshisekedi
H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

H.E. William Ruto
H.E. Paul Kagame
H.E. Yoweri Museveni
H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan

Summit Agenda

The agenda for the Heads of State meeting will be availed in due course.

Media Accreditation

A media advisory will be issued soon to provide detailed guidance on the media accreditation process. We encourage all media representatives to await further instructions to ensure smooth participation.