Burundi seek revival against Chad in AFCON qualifier
Burundi will look to end a difficult run of form when they face Chad in a preliminary round match of the 2027 Africa Cup...
Attempted Break-In involving Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi raises security questions in Washington
A reported security incident involving Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, the first lady of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is under investigation after officials described a possible...
Burundi achieves 93% TB cure rate on World TB Day 2026, targets full elimination by 2030
Health authorities say 8,735 tuberculosis cases were recorded in 2025; drug-resistant TB cure rate hit 81% the prior yearBUJUMBURA, Burundi — Burundi’s Ministry of...
X Showdown: Nduhungirehe and Bizimana clash in bitter Burundi–Rwanda row
A diplomatic dispute between Burundi and Rwanda has taken a sharper turn following a public exchange that analysts say reveals deeper strategic tensions, with...
Banyamurenge praise Burundi’s role in Eastern DRC peace, deny atrocity claims
Évariste Ndayishimiye on Tuesday received a delegation from the Banyamurenge community, whose representatives praised Burundi’s involvement in security efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of...
Her yams were seized — then auctioned in Burundi
By the time the truck was taken, there was little left to salvage.A Tanzanian trader watched as her pickup loaded with yams, her livelihood,...
CAF Appeal Board awards AFCON final to Morocco after Senegal forfeiture
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board has ruled that Senegal forfeited the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, awarding a...
Delays, policy gaps at Kobero Border drive up cost of doing business in Burundi
Lawmakers from the East African Legislative Assembly have raised concerns over early border closure, infrastructure shortfalls and procedural inconsistencies at the Kobero–Kabanga One Stop...
Somalia lawmakers sworn into East African Legislative Assembly
Nine lawmakers from Somalia were sworn in Monday to the East African Legislative Assembly, marking the country’s formal participation in the regional parliament after...
Burundi unveils first Solar Fast-Charging Station for Electric Vehicles
Burundi’s first fast-charging station for electric vehicles powered by solar energy was officially inaugurated on March 13 in Bujumbura, marking a step toward expanding...


