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WHAT ARE THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE BLUE ECONOMY?

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The blue economy, as defined by the World Bank, is the "sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem." According to the European Commission, it includes "all economic activity involving oceans, seas, and coastlines. The sustainable use of ocean resources for economic development, bettering human conditions, and safeguarding marine ecosystems is known as the "blue economy." It includes a diverse variety of economic fields and pursuits that are either directly or indirectly associated with the seas, oceans, and coastal regions. The idea of the "blue economy" emphasizes how the ocean may provide chances for sustainable development, innovation, and business. The blue economy idea acknowledges the connections between social progress, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. To strike a balance between economic growth and the preservation and sustain

WHAT ARE THE MAIN BENEFITS OF SOMALIA FOR JOINING EAC?

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The Federal Republic of Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa. All around the country are Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Indian Ocean to the east, and the Gulf of Aden to the north. The longest coastline on the African continent is in Somalia. The World Bank has confirmed that in 2021, Somalia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was roughly $7.63 billion US. The GDP of Somalia represents less than 0.01% of the world economy. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SOMALIA FOR JOINING EAC? Visa-free travel: EAC member states have agreed to permit nationals of selected countries to visit without a visa or with a visa that may be obtained upon arrival and allow them to remain for a set amount of time for tourism or business. It is no longer necessary to get a visa in advance for travel. The littoral state wants to trade with the landlocked partner’s example Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, and Congo. Regional integration and identity: The inclusion of S

BURUNDI JOINED THE EAC FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS.

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Burundi, also known as the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked nation located in the Great Rift Valley at the meeting point of East Africa and the African Great Lakes area.  According to official statistics from the World Bank, Burundi's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 2.78 billion US dollars in 2021. Less than 0.01 per cent of the global economy is represented by Burundi's GDP. Additionally, Burundi was colonized by Belgium, Attained its independence in 1962. It’s an extension of Hutus and Tutsis as part of its major population. It has experienced a number of military coups and counter coups. After ratifying the agreement, it became a member of the EAC in 2007. As we indicated previously, it has a low GDP and an inadequate annual budget. Kirundi is the official language, along with French, Kiswahili, and English. The nation is referred to be "the heart of Africa" by the general public. Why does the East African Community matter? To further their common intere

5 REASONS SOUTH SUDAN THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EAC) - PART 6

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South Sudan, also known as the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked nation in East Africa. Ethiopia, Sudan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Kenya are its neighbours.  Since 1956, the south and north of the former nation of Sudan have been fighting a civil war. In 2011, it became independent. In 2013, there was an attempt at a coup. It is characterized by high levels of poverty and illiteracy as well as a low GDP and yearly budget. The Dinka and Nuer populations are deeply divided along ethnic lines.  It has diplomatic issues with the Sudanese Republic over a number of disputed states, as well as with Uganda over boundary disputes and Kenya over the Ilemi Triangle, which is on the border between Kenya and South Sudan. It is an island nation. The military government is in charge of it. Furthermore, in South Sudan, the capital and largest city is Juba. South Sudan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021 was $5.94 billion USD. 5

10 REASONS UGANDA JOINED TO THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EAC) - PART 4

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Uganda was colonized by the British. It attained its independence in 1962, it’s a land-locked country. Its major tribes are the Baganda, Banyankole, Acholi, Busoga, Samia, Bagisu, itesoits, Japadhola. It’s governed by a military Government-I.e. the National Resistance Movement (NRM) which came to power in 1986.  Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa with a variety of terrain that includes the enormous Lake Victoria and the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains.  A widely recognized mountain gorilla shelter is located in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. According to verified information from the World Bank, Uganda's GDP was roughly 40.53 billion US dollars in 2021. The country's GDP accounts for 0.02% of the world's economy. Furthermore, the nation uses the Owen Falls Dam in Jinja, which takes water from the River Nile, to produce its energy.  It faces diplomatic difficulties with Kenya over the disputed Migingo Island, and West Pokot County is plagued by problems with

7 REASONS FOR TANZANIA JOINED THE EAC - PART 3

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a brief history of Tanzania. The country of Tanzania was colonized by the Germans and the British. It attained its independence in 1961. It was ruled by Julius Nyerere as its first president.  In the 1968 Arusha declaration, Tanzania adopted the Socialism Ideology as its official way of life (the Ujamaaa system). Socialism collapsed in 1985 when the Chama Cha Mapinduzi came into power.  Initially, Tanzania was referred to as Tanganyika until 1964 when it united with the Republic of Zanzibar; it became the United Republic of Tanzania.  It’s blessed with L Victoria and Mt Kilimanjaro.  Initially, its capital city was Dar es Salaam but it was shifted to Dodoma due to security reasons as Dare Salaam is a coastal town.  It has got a strong military (The Tanzanian Peoples Defense Force (TPDF). It is free from tribalism; it’s unified by Kiswahili as both its national Language and official language. Its official languages are English and Kiswahili.  It has got diplomatic challenges with Kenya

WHY RWANDA JOIN EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EAC)? – COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS - Part 2

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Rwanda, formally the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked nation in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the continents of Southeast Africa and the African Great Lakes meet. Rwanda is surrounded by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is situated a few degrees south of the Equator.   Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, Hutus and the Tutsis, are the two main tribes in Rwanda. The 1994 Genocide in which the Hutus turned against the Tutsis was experienced by the nation.  Paul Kagame is the head of the military government that controls it. By ratifying the Treaty, it joined the EAC in 2007. It is recognized as the most environmentally friendly nation and has one of the fastest-growing economies in all of Africa. According to World Bank analysis, 13.4 people are living in Rwanda as of 2021. Due to border issues and cross-border communities, it has had some diplomatic challenges with Burundi and the DRC. It has also come under fire for alleg