Burundi: Former president Pierre Buyoya buried in Bamako
Deceased on 17 December, the diplomat spent the last eight years of his life in Mali as High Representative of the African Union in Mali […]
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Four journalists of the Burundian media Iwacu released on a presidential pardon
After 430 days in prison, the four journalists of the Burundian media Iwacu were released on Thursday 24 December. Accused of undermining state security, they […]
Former President of Burundi Pierre Buyoya passed away from Covid-19
President of Burundi from 1987 to 1993, then from 1996 to 2003, Pierre Buyoya died this Thursday at the age of 71. He died from […]
Bahrain, the 10th diplomatic representation inaugurated in Laayoune
The Kingdom of Bahrain on Monday opened in Laayoune a consulate general, the 10th diplomatic representation inaugurated in the city in one year. The inauguration […]
Burundi: The UN Security Council decided to remove the country from its political agenda
In a decision adopted on Friday 4 December, the UN Security Council decided to remove Burundi from its political agenda. A decision that comes shortly […]
ECCAS holds its first face-to-face summit in Gabon since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic
Six out of eleven heads of state attended a summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on 27 November in Libreville, Gabon. […]
Burundi rejects extension of presence of Antonio Guterres’ special envoy
Burundi has just rejected in a note verbale the main proposal that came in Antonio Guterres’ latest report, regarding the extension until December 31, 2021, […]
Africa Cup of Nations 2021: Qualifiers resumed
Qualification for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament resumed on 11 November 2020 after a year’s interruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For […]
Dialogue aiming at normalizing relations resumes between Rwanda and Burundi
Rwandan and Burundian foreign ministers met at the border between the two countries Tuesday morning. Bilateral discussions aimed at normalizing relations between the two neighbors, […]
Burundi: Thirty years in prison for having allegedly thrown stones at the presidential motorcade
Accused of throwing stones at the presidential motorcade, three young Burundians were sentenced to 30 years in prison. The events took place last week, but […]