New era beckons as EAC courts West African bloc

The Speaker of Eala, Mr Daniel Fred Kidega (right) and the President of the Ecowas Commission pay attention to the proceedings at the commencement of the 2nd Ordinary Session of the West African bloc in Abuja a fortnight ago. PHOTO | EALA

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  • But they have different historical backgrounds which in a way have shaped their current activities, the number of member countries they have and the level of regional integration attained.