EAC@23: Will the real big peacemaker and political stabiliser please stand up?

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye, the current chairperson of the East African Community. EAC was entered into force on July 7, 2000, after formal ratification by the “Original Three.” PHOTO | YASUYOSHI CHIBA | AFP

Wednesday, November 30, was the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the treaty that re-established the East African Community (EAC) by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

It was entered into force on July 7, 2000, after formal ratification by the “Original Three.”