Burundi Times

Burundi adopts new Court of Audit law amid push for financial transparency

Burundi parliament has unanimously adopted a bill reforming the missions, organisation and functioning of the country’s Court of Audit, in a move authorities say...

East Africa pushes harmonized Digital Rules as Cybercrime threat grows

East African regional leaders are accelerating efforts to harmonize digital regulations across borders as cybercrime, online fraud and digital security threats continue to rise...

Rwandan commentator Aimable Karasira dies hours before release from prison

Rwandan authorities on Thursday announced the death of controversial commentator and former university lecturer Aimable Karasira, who died shortly after completing a five-year prison...

Burundi unveils Biometric National ID system, awaits law before full rollout

Burundi has officially unveiled a new digital civil registration platform and biometric national identity card system, in what authorities describe as a major step...

$5.9M ONATEL deal marks new push for digital access in rural Burundi

Burundi has signed a $5.9 million agreement aimed at expanding telecommunications coverage in underserved rural areas, in a move officials say will accelerate digital...