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COMESA Institutions Hold Awareness Forum in Mauritius

The first joint awareness Forum for the 12 COMESA institutions, was conducted in Port Louis, Mauritius on 15 – 16 April 2024, attended by over 120 local and international delegates. The forum, conducted under the theme “Economic Integration for a Thriving COMESA Anchored on Green Investment, Value Addition, and Tourism,” aimed to enhance the visibility…
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Aviation: Eswatini Hosts Pioneering Workshop on Gender Equality

Mbabane, Eswatini, 12 April 2024: The aviation sector, known for its high technical demands and significant economic impact, has historically seen lower participation rates of women, especially in technical and leadership roles. As part of a broader initiative to tackle these disparities and foster an inclusive environment that supports the careers of women in this…
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COMESA, EU Dialogue on Enhancing Support

COMESA Secretariat held a dialogue meeting with representatives of the European Union to discuss the next Multi-Annual Financial Framework expected to cover a period of 3 – 7 years from 2025. The Framework provides an opportunity for COMESA as a Regional Economic Community (REC) to access funding, capacity building and technical assistance to advance regional…
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Call For Abstracts for 2024 IRSK Conference

The International Relations Society of Kenya (IRSK), the professional body for international relations and diplomacy in Kenya, is pleased to announce the upcoming second IRSK Annual Conference. This 3-day event will feature high-level, insightful evidence-based deliberations regarding current challenges, priorities and prospects in international relations and diplomacy. The conference is being organized in partnership with…
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Burundi, DR Congo to Establish Joint Border Committees

Small-scale cross-border traders between Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed on Terms of Reference (TORs) that will pave the way for the establishment of Joint Border Committees. These committees will assist in making trade faster, safer, and cheaper across the border. The implementation of the JBCs is in line with the Bilateral…
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SUPPLY, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT TO PK51, CUSTOMS AND DJIBOUTI CITY

CORRIGENDUM Reason for change Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority. Click on the link below for more details This contract is for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Equipment under the 3 Lots mentioned above with the DDP incoterms and the period for the implementation of the task is set at one…
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Construction of one Stop Building at PK51 Djibouti

CORRIGENDUM No. 1 Reason for change Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority. Government of the Republic of Djibouti, through COMESA  intends to award a works contract for the Construction of One stop shop Building at PK 51 in Djibouti funded under the COMESA Trade Facilitation Programme under the 11th European Development Fund…
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‘Uganda has enough stocks to support drought-hit States in Southern Africa’

Lusaka, Thursday, 4 April 2024: Drought hit COMESA Member States in southern African region can benefit from Uganda’s bumper harvest, says Gen. Fred Mwesigye, the country’s newly accredited Permanent Representative to COMESA. Gen. Mwesigye (Rtd) who is Uganda’s High Commissioner to Zambia was speaking at the COMESA Headquarters in Lusaka, Thursday 4 April 2024, when…
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Regional Optical Fibre Regulatory Policy and Framework Validated

Kampala, March 28, 2024: Close to 50 experts in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector from Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, and the Indian Ocean region have validated the draft Policy and Regulatory frameworks for fibre infrastructures. These frameworks will help enhance digital development in the region. During a validation workshop held in Kampala, Uganda…
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Ethiopian Ambassador accredited to COMESA

Lusaka, Zambia, Wednesday, March 27, 2024: The Secretary-General of COMESA has urged Ethiopia’s newly accredited Permanent Representative to the organization to assist expedite his country’s ratification of the COMESA Free Trade Area agreement. During the accreditation ceremony of Ambassador Rashid Mohammed Abdul Wahid as Permanent Representative to COMESA on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Lusaka,…
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