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Burundi’s president Ndayishimiye appointed AU special envoy to navigate Sahel turmoil

July 21, 2025 Geraldine Boechat 0

The African Union (AU) has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its special envoy to the crisis-ridden Sahel region, in a strategic bid to revitalize […]

Burundi votes amid economic turmoil and opposition exclusion

June 6, 2025 Pawla Nibramich 0

Burundians went to the polls Thursday (5 June) in legislative and local elections marked by high voter turnout, economic hardship, and the near-total absence of […]

Burundi president alleges Rwandan attack plans amid regional tensions

March 26, 2025 Pawla Nibramich 0

Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has escalated regional tensions by claiming possession of “credible intelligence” indicating Rwanda is preparing military action against his country, though he […]

Somalia and African Union Finalize Troop Contributions for New Mission

February 26, 2025 Steven Addamah 0

The Somali Government and the African Union (AU) have reached on February 25 a final agreement regarding troop contributions for the new AU Mission in […]

Chinese firms to build $2bn nickel-carrying railway linking Tanzania and Burundi

January 31, 2025 Steven Addamah 0

Burundi and Tanzania have partnered with two Chinese companies to build a railway linking the two countries for transporting metals, including battery mineral nickel, to […]

Burundi: Key Opposition leader Agathon Rwasa barred from legislative elections

January 3, 2025 Steven Addamah 0

In Burundi, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) rejected the candidacy of Agathon Rwasa, a prominent opposition figure, along with around ten members of “A […]

Burundi’s Avocado Revolution: Farmers Unite for Fair Prices

October 8, 2024 Pawla Nibramich 0

Burundi’s avocado farmers have transformed their industry through collective action and government support. Previously earning a mere 10 cents per kilogram, farmers now receive about […]

Mpox: 171 cases reported in Burundi

August 23, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

Burundi’s Health Minister announced a total of 171 confirmed cases of mpox on August 22, with the first cases reported just last month. According to […]

Burundi: 2024/25 Budget to Increase by Nearly 16% Due to Unfreezing of Civil Servants’ Salary Bonuses

June 14, 2024 Pawla Nibramich 0

Burundi’s Finance Minister, Audace Niyonzima, announced on Thursday that the country’s budget for the 2024/25 financial year, starting in July, will increase by 15.9% to […]

Floods Cause Widespread Destruction in East Africa, with Burundi Bearing the Brunt

April 23, 2024 Khalid Al Mouahidi 0

Deadly floods are devastating many parts of East Africa due to heavy rainfall, prompting Burundi to seek international aid. Lake Tanganyika’s rising waters have submerged […]

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