You have already read stories or heard media reports that the members of the East African community (EAC) rejected Sudan’s entry into the regional bloc. The EAC countries: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania rejected Sudan during their 13th East Africa Heads of States Summit recently.
There were two main reasons why the EAC presidents rejected Sudan’s entry. The block heads found out that Sudan did not meet the criterion on geographical proximity. The EAC members like Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania reasoned that Sudan can not be accepted to join the block because it is far from any of the member states.
While briefing a cabinet meeting at state house today, president Museveni told members that Sudan was also rejected because it practices sharia law. No country in East Africa practices Sharia law. Museveni however says that Sudan would be accepted after further consultations.
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