With this approval, Somalia joins Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Kenya as the fifth member state to ratify the treaty.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThis development comes after Eritrea rejoined the organisation only last year during the 14th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in June 2023, where it was welcomed by all member states in a show of regional solidarity and cooperation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRuto assured the council that Kenya is committed to collaborating with Japan and the wider international community to confront these challenges and pursue shared opportunities for development.
By Maureen Kinyanjui