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East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 11th July, 2022: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has finally become a member of the East African Community after depositing the instrument of ratification with the EAC Secretary General at the bloc’s headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
Handing over the instrument of ratification to the Secretary General, DRC’s Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Christophe Lutundula Apala Pen’ Apala, said that the entry of his country into the EAC was an economic, cultural, geographical and historical obligation.
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East African Court of Justice, 28th June 2022; The President of Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar H.E Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi urged Judges from a continental and regional Courts in Africa to be inspired by vision which is the most important ingredient that Africa requires in promoting access to justice. The very critical human rights to development cannot be achieved without justice.
“The Rulings that you make today will determine the fates of future generations of Africans on issues as diverse as health, economics, sociology, politics and even religion, only vision can guide Courts as yours in responding to such demands given that you deal with legal rules that are international in nature, but seek to respond to questions that are ultimately for national implementation.” said H.E Dr. Mwinyi
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