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East Africa
EAC and EU prepare to relaunch talks on trade agreements

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Harvesting avocados for export in Muranga County, Kenya, in June 2026.
Harvesting avocados for export in Muranga County, Kenya, in June 2026. © Xie Jianfei/Xinhua via AFP

In view of their forthcoming move to a higher international economic category, several East African countries are showing interest in a partnership agreement with the European Union, which Kenya already benefits from. However, a number of obstacles stand in the way of resuming dialogue.

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