Debate over Sudan’s EAC entry intensifies

As news emerges that Uganda and Tanzania are against the admission of Sudan into the East African Community (EAC), Rwanda has recommended that the largely Arab-nation undergoes the vetting process based on pre-set conditions. The 13th EAC Heads of States Summit opening Wednesday in Bujumbura, is scheduled to pronounce itself on Sudan’s application, however, Kampala and Dar-es-Salaam have already made their intentions to block Sudan’s entry, clear, citing the practice of the Sharia law and lack of women rights as Sudan’s major undoing.