Congo Accuses Rwanda of Breaching US-Brokered Peace Deal, as Regional Tensions Deepen
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of breaching a US-brokered peace agreement signed in Washington, DC on 4 December 2025, […]
Burundi
Rwandan-Backed M23 Offensive Drives Mass Displacement as Fighting Nears Uvira
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have advanced towards the outskirts of Uvira in South Kivu on Tuesday, December 9, deepening an already volatile security crisis in eastern […]
Burundi’s president Ndayishimiye appointed AU special envoy to navigate Sahel turmoil
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]