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Burundi upgrades Payment System to international ISO 20022 Standard

The Burundi Central Bank (BRB) announced Thursday that it has successfully upgraded its Automated Transfer System (ATS) to the international ISO 20022 standard,...

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Burundi upgrades Payment System to international ISO 20022 Standard

The Burundi Central Bank (BRB) announced Thursday that it has successfully upgraded its Automated Transfer System (ATS) to the international ISO 20022 standard,...

Burundi celebrates 35 years of National Unity Charter

BUJUMBURA, Burundi (Burundi Times) — Burundi on Feb. 5 marked the 35th anniversary of the National Unity Charter under the theme “Let...

Indian envoy warns employers against confiscating workers’ passports, cites cases in East Africa

India’s High Commissioner to Uganda has warned Indian employers operating in East Africa against confiscating workers’ passports and altering employment contracts, calling...

Burundi government tightens standards for alcohol sales and hospitality sector

Burundi’s Ministry of Finance has introduced stricter eligibility criteria governing the operation of bars, restaurants and hotels, tightening standards for alcohol sales...

Vital’o FC edge Bumamuru FC as President Ndayishimiye inaugurates FIFA-recognized Intwari Stadium

Vital’o FC marked a historic day for Burundian football with a 2-1 victory over Bumamuru FC in a competitive match played ahead...

Burundi army bans soldiers from holding passports amid exit reports

The Burundi National Defense Force has prohibited its members from personally possessing ordinary, but rather service passports following reports that some soldiers...

Burundi army bans soldiers from holding passports amid exit reports

The Burundi National Defense Force has prohibited its members from personally possessing ordinary, but rather service passports following reports that some soldiers...

Indian envoy warns employers against confiscating workers’ passports, cites cases in East Africa

India’s High Commissioner to Uganda has warned Indian employers operating in East Africa against confiscating workers’ passports and altering employment contracts, calling...

Burundi government tightens standards for alcohol sales and hospitality sector

Burundi’s Ministry of Finance has introduced stricter eligibility criteria governing the operation of bars, restaurants and hotels, tightening standards for alcohol sales...

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Burundi celebrates 35 years of National Unity Charter

BUJUMBURA, Burundi (Burundi Times) — Burundi on Feb. 5 marked the 35th anniversary of the National Unity Charter under the theme “Let...

Indian envoy warns employers against confiscating workers’ passports, cites cases in East Africa

India’s High Commissioner to Uganda has warned Indian employers operating in East Africa against confiscating workers’ passports and altering employment contracts, calling...

Burundi government tightens standards for alcohol sales and hospitality sector

Burundi’s Ministry of Finance has introduced stricter eligibility criteria governing the operation of bars, restaurants and hotels, tightening standards for alcohol sales...

Vital’o FC edge Bumamuru FC as President Ndayishimiye inaugurates FIFA-recognized Intwari Stadium

Vital’o FC marked a historic day for Burundian football with a 2-1 victory over Bumamuru FC in a competitive match played ahead...

Burundi army bans soldiers from holding passports amid exit reports

The Burundi National Defense Force has prohibited its members from personally possessing ordinary, but rather service passports following reports that some soldiers...

Burundi celebrates 35 years of National Unity Charter

BUJUMBURA, Burundi (Burundi Times) — Burundi on Feb. 5 marked the 35th anniversary of the National Unity Charter under the theme “Let us not loosen the good we have achieved; national unity is...

BUSINESS

Burundi upgrades Payment System to international ISO 20022 Standard

The Burundi Central Bank (BRB) announced Thursday that it has successfully upgraded its Automated Transfer System (ATS) to the international ISO 20022 standard,...

Indian envoy warns employers against confiscating workers’ passports, cites cases in East Africa

India’s High Commissioner to Uganda has warned Indian employers operating in East Africa against confiscating workers’ passports and altering employment contracts, calling...

Burundi government tightens standards for alcohol sales and hospitality sector

Burundi’s Ministry of Finance has introduced stricter eligibility criteria governing the operation of bars, restaurants and hotels, tightening standards for alcohol sales...

U.S.–Burundi discussions spotlight Musongati nickel as strategic battery metal source

U.S. Embassy Bujumbura Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Melanie Higgins met this week with Chris Showalter, chief executive officer of Lifezone Metals, to discuss...

AfDB delivers $3 million to Burundi’s RUSI Center for Vocational and Agropastoral Training

The African Development Bank on June 26 officially handed over educational and technical equipment worth $3 million to the RUSI Public Polytechnic...

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Vital’o FC edge Bumamuru FC as President Ndayishimiye inaugurates FIFA-recognized Intwari Stadium

Vital’o FC marked a historic day for Burundian football with a 2-1 victory over Bumamuru FC in a competitive match played ahead of...

Senegal retain AFCON crown as CAF rejects Morocco Protest, issues Sanctions

The Confederation of African Football disciplinary board on Thursday imposed suspensions and fines on the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations and several players...

Morocco stays Africa’s top team in latest FIFA rankings as AFCON champions Senegal climb

Morocco climbed to a record eighth place in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, released this week following the Africa Cup of Nations,...

Senegal beats Morocco 1-0 in extra time to win 2025 AFCON after dramatic final

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