Somali doctors participating in the EAC free health program have provided medical services to nearly 1,000 people in Tanzania, drawing praise from regional officials.
Dhaqaatiir Soomaaliyeed oo ka qaybgalaya barnaamijka EAC ee caafimaadka bilaashka ah ayaa Tanzania adeegyo caafimaad ka siiyay ku dhawaad 1,000 qof, taasoo saraakiisha gobolka ku dhalisay bogaadin.
A delegation led by the Minister of State for Education of Somalia participated in Nairobi for the second EAC education conference, which focused on education funding, teacher training and the development of education systems in the region.
The Somali leader was among five heads of state attending the summit in person at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), alongside Kenya's William Ruto (current EAC chair), Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan, Uganda's Yoweri Museveni, and Burundi's Évariste Ndayishimiye. Rwanda's Paul Kagame, Democratic Republic of Congo's Félix Tshisekedi, and South Sudan's Salva Kiir delegated ministers to represent them.
For Somalia, the summit carries particular weight. Having officially joined the East African Community in late 2023 after a prolonged accession process, the country is working to translate its membership into tangible benefits. Participation in the Arusha gathering offers an opportunity to engage directly with regional partners and advocate for greater collaboration in trade, development, and stability.
