It is only a question of time before Rwanda is readmitted in the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC) which gathers 10 member-states: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome & Principe and Chad.

“The ratification process for the readmission order of Rwanda in the CEEAC is following its normal course through the Rwandan institutions”, declared the Rwandan minister of Trade and Industry, during a meeting with the General Secretary of CEEAC, on 28 August in Libreville. François Kanimba (photo) assured Ambassador Ahmad Allam-Mi of the imminent resumption by his country of all its activities within the community institution. François Kanimba and Ambassador Allam-Mi also discussed regional integration issues with a particular emphasis on the CEEAC’s free trade zone.

Rwanda having exited CEEAC in 2007 during the Brazzaville summit, was readmitted by heads of state and government during the regular session meeting held on 25 May in Ndjamena.