SANDF Thwarts M23 Rebel Assault on Goma
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and its regional partners are said to have successfully repelled an M23 rebel group’s attempt to advance...
Burundi Heightens Border Surveillance Amid Marburg Virus Threat
The Burundian government is stepping up measures to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever, after neighboring Tanzania reported cases...
Burundi Health Minister Hosts Africa CDC Delegation to Review Mpox Response
On Jan. 23, 2024, Dr. Lydwine Baradahana, Burundi's Minister of Public Health, met with a delegation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and...
M23 Rebels Kill North Kivu Military Governor
M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have killed the military governor of North Kivu, continuing their advance on the regional capital,...
Burundian Authorities Seize Illegal Fuel Shipment Amid Ongoing Fuel Crisis
On the night of January 21, 2025, Burundian soldiers intercepted a large illegal fuel shipment in the Rumonge region,
Burundi Embraces EAC Digital Integration for ICT Growth
Burundi's Minister of Communication Technology and Media, Leocadie Ndacayisaba, told senators that the adoption of the East African Community (EAC) protocol on Regional Digital...
Tanzania Faces New Marburg Virus Outbreak: Key Developments
Tanzania has declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) after confirming one case and identifying 25 suspected cases in the Kagera region of...
M23 Rebels: Burundi Ministry Refutes Casualty Claims
The Burundi Ministry of Defense has denied reports of heavy losses among its soldiers in recent clashes with M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic...
World Bank: Weakest Growth Outlook for Developing Economies
World Bank Forecasts Weakest Long-Term Growth Outlook for Developing Economies Since 2000The global economy is expected to stabilize over the next two years, but...
IMF Approves $2.77 Billion Financial Package for Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved two financial arrangements today for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), totaling approximately...


