Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye has called for stronger economic partnerships between Africa and Russia, saying the continent is seeking investment and cooperation rather than financial assistance, as he held...
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Ndayishimiye says Africa wants partnerships, not Aid, as Burundi seeks stronger Russia ties
Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye has called for stronger economic partnerships between Africa and Russia, saying the continent is seeking investment and cooperation rather than...
U.S. Sanctions Rwanda’s Defense Ministry, Zigama Bank over M23 support
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society, accusing them of helping sustain the...
Burundi census counts 2,251 homeless people, nearly 70% in Bujumbura
Nearly 70% of the 2,251 people classified as homeless in Burundi’s 2024 national census were counted in Bujumbura, with men accounting for about 90%...
Burundi renews CVR’s mandate for four years
Burundi has renewed the mandate of its Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) for another four years, extending the work of a body tasked with...
Burundi First Lady denies comb confiscation as airport chief is replaced
Burundi’s First Lady, Angeline Ndayishimiye, has denied reports that her comb was confiscated at Bujumbura’s Melchior Ndadaye International Airport, issuing the denial 10...
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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...


