Community Research

 The Economic Community of Central African States ( ECCAS ; French : Communauté Économique des États de l'Afrique Centrale , CEEAC; Spanish : Comunidad Económica de los Estados de África Central , CEEAC; Portuguese : Comunidade Económica dos Estados da África Central , CEEAC) is an Economic Community of the African Union for promotion of regional economic co-operation in Central Africa . It "aims to achieve collective autonomy, raise the standard of living of its populations and maintain economic stability through harmonious cooperation".  Membership in the Regional Community Country Angola Burundi Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Democratic Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea Gabon Republic of the Congo Rwanda [8] [15] São Tomé and Príncipe      

 The Intergovernmental Authority on Development ( IGAD ) is an eight-country trade bloc in Africa . It includes governments from the Horn of Africa , Nile Valley and the African Great Lakes . It is headquartered in Djibouti . Member states Horn of Africa Djibouti (founding member, since 1986) Ethiopia (founding member, since 1986) Somalia (founding member, since 1986) Eritrea (admitted 1993, withdrew 2007, attempted to rejoin in 2011, [2] [3] [4] rejoined 2023 [5] ) Nile Valley Sudan (founding member, since 1986, suspended participation in 2024) [6] South Sudan (admitted 2011, [7] suspended December 2021 [8] ) African Great Lakes Kenya (founding member, since 1986) Uganda (founding member, since 1986)   Formation The Intergovernmental Authority on Development was established in 1996. It succeeded the earlier Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development (IGADD), a multinational body founded in 1986 by Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda an...

Map of East Africa     The East African Community ( EAC ) is an intergovernmental organisation composed of eight countries in East Africa . The member states are the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the Federal Republic of Somalia , the Republics of Burundi , Kenya , Rwanda , South Sudan , Uganda and Tanzania . [5] Salva Kiir Mayardit , the president of South Sudan, is the current EAC chairman. The organisation was founded in 1967, collapsed in 1977, and was revived on 7th July 2000. [6] The main objective of the EAC was to foster regional economic integration.    East African Business and Investment Summit  The East African Business and Investment Summit 2023 is an excellent opportunity for businesses and organizations to gain exposure, recognition, and maximize engagement with our attendees. Our event promises to deliver informative sessions, engaging keynote speakers, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Showcase your brand and engage wit...

  The Ndau are an ethnic group which inhabits the areas in south-eastern South Africa . The name "Ndau" means Land. Just like the Manyika people in northern Manicaland, their name Manyika also meaning "Owners of the Land", the name Ndau means Land. E.g "Ndau yedu" meaning "our land" When the Ngoni observed this, they called them the Ndau people, the name itself meaning the land, the place or the country in their language. Some suggestions are that the name is derived from the Nguni words "Amading'indawo" which means "those looking for a place" as this is what the Gaza Nguni called them and the name then evolved to Ndau. This is erroneous as the natives are described in detail to have already been occupying parts of Zimbabwe and Mozambique in 1500s by Joao dos Santos. [1] The five largest Ndau groups are the Magova; the Mashanga; the Vatomboti, the Madanda and the Teve. Ancient Ndau People met with the Khoi...

  The Shona people ( / ˈ ʃ oʊ n ə / ) are a Bantu ethnic group native to Southern Africa , primarily living in Zimbabwe where they form the majority of the population, as well as Mozambique , South Africa , and a worldwide diaspora. There are five major Shona language/dialect clusters: Manyika , Karanga , Zezuru , Korekore , and Ndau.  

  The Sena people are a Bantu ethnolinguistic group with origins in northwestern region of Mozambique , Sofala Province and Zambezia Province . [1] [2] They are also found in Malawi [3] and Zimbabwe near their respective borders with Mozambique. The Sena people's total population is around 2 million. It is estimated to be about 1.4 million in Mozambique, [4] and about 0.5 million in Malawi. [5] The Sena people in Malawi and Zimbabwe arrived from Mozambique and settled there in early 20th century as migrant laborers. [1] [3] They speak the Sena language , [6] also called Chisena or Cisena, which is part of the Bantu language family. [4] [5] The Sena language has many dialects.  

  The Makonde are an ethnic group in southeast Tanzania , northern Mozambique , and Kenya . The Makonde developed their culture on the Mueda Plateau in Mozambique. At present they live throughout Tanzania and Mozambique, and have a small presence in Kenya . [7] The Makonde population in Tanzania was estimated in 2001 to be 1,140,000, and the 1997 census in Mozambique put the Makonde population in that country at 233,358, for an estimated total of 1,373,358. The ethnic group is roughly divided by the Ruvuma River ; members of the group in Tanzania are referred to as the Makonde, and those in Mozambique as the Maconde . The two groups have developed separate languages over time but share a common origin and culture.   Makonde Carving