East African Community

noun

1. an association established in 1967 by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to promote closer economic and social ties between member states: dissolved in 1977, but reformed in 1999, and joined in 2007 by Burundi and Rwanda

Example Sentences

Council Member Jamal Osman, who co-authored the ordinance, said in a statement: “Drivers are human beings with families, and they deserve dignified minimum wages like all other workers. … the Minneapolis City Council will not allow the East African community, or any community, to be exploited for cheap labor.”

From Seattle Times

Fellow council member Jamal Osman said it will keep the companies from exploiting the city’s East African community for cheap labor.

From Seattle Times

The East African Community said its election observer mission was not granted access to Congo, and the European Union canceled its mission after authorities did not authorize the use of satellite equipment by EU monitors.

From Seattle Times

These included a force from the East African Community, which DR Congo joined last year, hoping to improve trade and political ties with its eastern neighbours.

From BBC

The regional East African Community organization said its election observer mission was not granted access to Congo.

From Washington Times