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East Africa : William Ruto takes over the EAC presidency
Kenyan President William Ruto has officially assumed the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC), succeeding Salva Kiir. Ruto faces significant challenges, including security issues in eastern DRC and the organization’s financial struggles. He has pledged to strengthen regional peace and economic integration, but persistent tensions with Kinshasa add complexity to his role.