Former Congo president Joseph Kabila hit with US sanctions over M23 ties
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of...
Ghana rejects $109M U.S. health deal over data concerns, halts talks
Ghana has rejected a proposed $109 million health cooperation agreement with the United States, halting negotiations over concerns tied...
Burundi cabinet shake-up: New media, health and infrastructure ministers appointed
President Évariste Ndayishimiye has appointed three new ministers in a fresh cabinet reshuffle, according to a presidential decree issued...
Energy shock from Middle East war set to worsen Burundi fuel shortage
Burundi’s prolonged fuel shortages are set to deepen as a surge in global energy prices triggered by the Middle...
Burundi buries media minister after state funeral in Bujumbura
Burundi has laid to rest its Minister of Communication and Media, Gabby Bugaga, following a state funeral attended by...
Uganda steps up immigration enforcement as 231 foreign nationals detained in coordinated raids
Ugandan security agencies have detained more than 200 foreign nationals in a sweeping operation targeting illegal immigration, human trafficking...
Burundi Issues Security Alert for Nationals in South Africa Amid Protests, Rising Xenophobic Attacks
The Embassy of Burundi in South Africa has urged its nationals to exercise heightened vigilance and avoid protest areas...
CNDD-FDD announces Ndayishimiye as 2027 presidential candidate in Burundi
Burundi’s ruling CNDD-FDD has announced its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections via its official X (formerly Twitter) account,...
Four Children Dead: The Case That Shook Communities and Exposed a Dangerous Silence
For many families, safety is something they assume—until it is suddenly taken away.On April 2, 2026, a man entered...
New ‘BurundiPay’ platform connects banks, microfinance and Mobile Money networks
Bank of the Republic of Burundi has launched a national instant payments platform, “BurundiPay,” in a move authorities say...
Tanga refinery plan gains traction as EAC seeks energy independence
East African Community (EAC) partner states are in discussions to establish a joint oil refinery at Tanzania’s port city...
EAC moves to fix outdated securities laws as integration risks delays
Regional financial experts have warned that legal and regulatory gaps could slow efforts by the East African Community to...
