Tanzania, Uganda finalise key agreements on pipeline project

President Samia Suluhu Hassan witnesses the signing of the Host Government Agreement at State House, Dar es Salaam, yesterday in what was a major step towards implementation of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project. The signing was also witnessed by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Another picture on Page 3. PHOTO | STATE HOUSE

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  • The stage is now set for the construction of a $3.5 billion 1,443km oil pipeline from Hoima in Uganda to the port city of Tanga to commence following the signing yesterday of the second and final Host Government Agreement