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 senior government officials, including President...
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 amid a surge in demonstrations...
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, marking a key early step...
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 is aimed at improving interoperability...
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 of Tanga, in a move...
