Weak governance, smuggling, and lost billions haunt East Africa’s mining sector
ARUSHA, Tanzania — The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has sounded alarm over persistent governance failures, mineral smuggling, and inconsistent mining laws that are...
Burundi’s Foreign Minister sworn in as Ex-Officio member of EALA
ARUSHA, Tanzania — Burundi’s newly appointed foreign minister, Edouard Bizimana, was sworn in Tuesday as an ex-officio member of the East African Legislative Assembly...
Burundi’s Central Bank Warns Against Misuse of Banknotes
The Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB) has expressed concern over the growing misuse of Burundian banknotes, particularly their use as decoration at...
Burundi president highlights regional economic gains at COMESA summit
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, in his final address as chairman of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), highlighted developments in regional...
2025 Nobel Peace Prize goes to María Corina Machado for Human Rights advocacy in Venezuela
OSLO, Norway — The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Thursday awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for her...
