On 4 December 2025, the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda ratified the Washington Accords in Washington, under facilitation of U.S. President Donald J. Trump

Environmental security is one of the most pressing challenges shaping the future of Greater Eastern Africa.

Tanzania and other Eastern Africa states should implement comprehensive reforms to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation, including modernising tax collection systems, broadening the tax base, formalising informal sectors, and improving enforcement against tax evasion and corruption.