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FDLR disarmament emerges as next test of Rwanda-DRC peace deal
The disarmament and demobilisation of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda is emerging as a key test of whether the U.S.-brokered peace...
South Africa seeks repayment from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia for migrant repatriation costs
South Africa is seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia for the costs of repatriating their citizens as the country grapples with a surge...
Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths as virus spreads at record pace
More than 2,000 people have died from confirmed Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with half of those deaths recorded in the...
Primus Ligue Burundi 2026-27 kicks off Friday with capital derby among opening-day highlights
The 2026-27 Primus Ligue Burundi season kicks off Friday, Aug. 14, with eight matches scheduled across the country as clubs begin the race for...
Ndayishimiye opens AU youth dialogue focused on water, conflict and inclusive leadership
President Évariste Ndayishimiye on Monday opened the fifth African Union Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security and Women, Peace and Security, bringing African...
Can Africa Move Beyond Talking About Youth? AU Dialogue in Burundi to Review Progress on Peace Commitments
African leaders, policymakers, diplomats, youth representatives and women peacebuilders will gather in Burundi next week for the African Union's Fifth Continental Dialogue on Youth,...
EAC targets 50% Intra-Regional trade by 2030 as businesses push for faster market reforms
East African Community leaders and business executives on Wednesday called for faster market reforms to accelerate regional integration, saying the bloc's goal of raising...
Kigali’s $404 Million roads deal: What new 2026 findings reveal about procurement and accountability
KIGALI — A US$404 million infrastructure project intended to reshape Kigali’s road network is facing renewed scrutiny as Rwanda’s latest public finance reviews highlight...
AI fuels new wave of Mobile Money fraud across East Africa, INTERPOL warns
East Africa has emerged as one of Africa's leading hotspots for mobile money fraud and ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure, as artificial intelligence increasingly...
Ndayishimiye hails consensus on 2027 elections as Opposition concerns persist
President Évariste Ndayishimiye said Friday that preparations for Burundi's 2027 presidential election are progressing under a spirit of consensus after chairing a meeting with...


