RECs
Regional Economic Communities (RECs) are intergovernmental organisations set up by groups of countries in Africa to improve economic cohesion and strengthen relations. The intention of the African Union is that RECs will eventually create an Africa Economic Community. Currently there are 7 RECs.
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- CEN-SAD (Community of Sahel-Saharan States)
- COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa)
- EAC (East African Community)
- ECCAS (Economic Community of Central African States)
- ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)
- IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority for Development)
- SADC (Southern African Development Community)
- UMA (Union du Maghreb Arabe)
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