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East African Community readies to commemorate the 31st Anniversary of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi on 7th April, 2025

East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 6th April, 2025: The East African Community (EAC), in solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Rwanda, will commemorate the 31st Anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on 7th April, 2025.

This annual commemoration serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities committed in Rwanda from April to July 1994 and reinforces the collective responsibility of the international community to combat genocide and its ideologies.

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Kenya's Head of Public Service hails Aga Khan Development Network for critical support to EAC region in education and healthcare

East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 15h March, 2025: The Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service in the Republic of Kenya, Mr. Felix Koskei, has applauded the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for the transformative work it has carried out across East Africa and the rest of the world particularly in the education and healthcare sectors.

Mr. Koskei said that the enduring legacy of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Husseini Aga Khan – Aga Khan the IV is eternally immortalized in his visionary efforts to uplift and unite humanity, thereby fostering a world where compassion and progress go hand in hand.

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Regional Heads of Public Service and Ministers meet to deliberate on action plans for regional integration and leadership development

East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 13th March, 2025:   Regional Heads of Public Service and Ministers in charge of East African Community (EAC) Affairs from the EAC Partner States have committed to take decisive action to ensure the embedding of regional integration into national policies as part of efforts to equip government leaders to effectively drive the EAC integration agenda.

The move aims at aiding in overcoming regional challenges and unlocking the full economic potential of the region.

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