Court hears an application challenging the Government of Tanzania from Appealing ruling on violation of EAC Treaty

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East African Court of Justice Arusha 19^th February 2020: The Appellate Division heard an Application filed by Managing Editor Mseto & another, seeking Court to strike out a notice of Appeal that was filed by the Attorney General of the United Republic of Tanzania, intending to appeal against the decision of the First Instance which declared that the government of Tanzania violated the Treaty for the establishment of the East African Community.

The First Instance in its decision which was delivered on 21^st June 2018 declared that, the order issued by the Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports of the United Republic of dated 10^th August 2016 vide Gazette Notice No. 242 restricts press freedom and thereby constitutes a violation of the Respondent’s gov’t of Tanzania obligation under the Treaty to uphold and protect the principles of democracy, rule of law, accountability, transparency and good governance as specified under Articles 6 (d) and 7 (2) of the Treaty.

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EAC readies to deploy Election Observer Mission to Burundi General Elections slated for May 2020

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East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 10^th February, 2020: The EAC Secretariat has concluded a one week Electoral Consultative Mission to the Republic of Burundi.

The EAC delegation, led by EAC Secretary General, Amb. Liberat Mfumukeko, held consultative meetings with various key stakeholders including the National Electoral Commission (CENI), various Ministries including Home Affairs and Security, as well as political parties registered in Burundi.

The broad objective of the meetings was to consult with stakeholders and prepare the ground for the deployment of the EAC Electoral Observer Mission ahead of the May 2020 General Election in Burundi.

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