Burundi's standards regulator has shut down two beverage manufacturers in Bujumbura after inspectors found unhygienic production conditions and violations of manufacturing requirements, including the production of ginger-based drinks that...
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Burundi’s Ndayishimiye wins backing of 11 parties ahead of 2027 presidential election
President Évariste Ndayishimiye says 11 political parties have agreed to support his candidacy in Burundi's 2027 presidential election, adding a new political alignment ahead...
Somalia Supreme Court rejects president’s term extension, orders elections
Somalia’s Supreme Court has ruled that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s one-year term extension was unlawful, declaring that his four-year mandate expired in May and...
Burundi’s refugee response faces funding test as WFP seeks $40 million
Burundi's efforts to support nearly 125,000 refugees face a new funding challenge, with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warning that food assistance...
African Union rejects claims of internal dispute
The African Union Commission has rejected reports of tensions between its chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi, saying the two...
US Sanctions Keep Rwanda’s APR Basketball Club Out of African League
Rwanda’s military-affiliated APR Basketball Club will remain excluded from the Basketball Africa League while U.S. sanctions against the country’s military remain in effect, the...
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Fally Ipupa lights up Bujumbura, drawing fans across borders
Burundi Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa brought Bujumbura to its feet Sunday night, headlining a concert that pulled fans from across Burundi and neighboring DR Congo for one of the...
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Can Burundians learn to Vacation at Home?
Burundi has spent years pitching its lakes, waterfalls, forests and tea plantations to the outside world. Now tourism officials are asking a more basic...
Unlocking Burundi: Why Africa’s Heart Is the Next Great Travel Frontier
Tucked into the heart of East Africa's Great Lakes region, Burundi is a country whose dramatic geography and deep-rooted traditions are quietly capturing the...
Burundi plans Chimpanzee Sanctuary for animals held in Kenya
Burundi is considering bringing home chimpanzees now housed in Kenya and building a national sanctuary for them. A preliminary study puts the construction cost...
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