Burundi, Rwanda ministers clash anew over FDLR’s role in Congo conflict
Public spat between foreign ministers reopens debate over the armed group, the Washington peace accords, and Burundi's leadership of the African UnionA public exchange...
Burundi risks falling short of 2040 goal without lower business costs, EABC says
Burundi may struggle to reach its goal of becoming an emerging economy by 2040. It might fail if it does not lower the cost...
Ruto’s foreign trader crackdown tests East Africa’s Common Market
President William Ruto's order to shut down foreign-run small businesses in Kenya is raising questions about the future of the East African Community's Common...
UK’s Billy Stewart on Burundi Aid, Coffee Reform and Climate Plans
Billy Stewart is the Development Director at the British High Commission in Kigali and Gitega, where he leads the United Kingdom's development partnership and...
Burundi’s air departures are rising sharply. Where are the passengers going?
Air travel out of Burundi is rising at its fastest pace in years, and a widening gap in passenger traffic through Nairobi suggests a...
Why East Africa’s $400 billion market still isn’t working like one market
East African businesses are calling for faster action to remove trade barriers, improve border efficiency and connect payment systems as companies seek to take...
Deforestation in Burundi: Forest loss raises new Climate Change concerns
Burundi has lost 410 hectares of humid primary forest since 2002, according to new data from Global Forest Watch, raising concerns among environmental experts...
EALA to debate $110.8 Million EAC Budget in virtual special sitting amid funding constraints
The East African Legislative Assembly will convene a special virtual sitting next week to debate the East African Community’s proposed budget for the 2026/2027...
Digital Divide persists as East Africa expands regional tech integration
East African Community (EAC) and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) say major gaps in internet access, digital awareness and technological inclusion continue to threaten...
EAC and IGAD deepen strategic alliance on Digital Integration
East African Community and Intergovernmental Authority on Development are intensifying cooperation on regional digital integration, positioning technology and cross-border connectivity as central pillars of...


