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...
Shrinking aid, rising debt burden strain East African economies — IMF Report
Declining foreign aid and rising debt servicing costs are squeezing government finances across East Africa, forcing difficult policy choices as global economic conditions deteriorate,...
IMF urges Burundi to accelerate reforms as fiscal pressures mount
Burundi must accelerate economic reforms to withstand mounting fiscal pressures and external shocks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned in its April 2026 Regional...
IMF, World Bank, IEA form joint group to respond to global energy shock from Middle East war
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and International Energy Agency said Wednesday they are forming a coordination group to address...
Burundi’s trade surges with COMESA: regional bloc accounts for nearly half of exports
Burundi’s participation in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa has significantly expanded its regional trade reach and strengthened cross-border commerce, according to...


