Patrick Manirakiza
Burundi and Vatican sign cooperation agreements during Parolin visit
BUJUMBURA, Burundi — Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin began a five-day visit to Burundi on Tuesday, August...
Burundi’s new Governors sworn in following major provincial reforms
BUJUMBURA, Burundi— Burundi’s five newly appointed provincial governors officially took office Friday, completing a sweeping administrative overhaul that reduced...
Burundi Launches 2025 Electoral Campaign with Calls for Peace
GITEGA, Burundi — Burundi officially launched its 2025 electoral campaign with a national ceremony marked by a parade, political...
Burundi Elects New Human Rights Commission Amid Investigation Into Former Leadership
BUJUMBURA, Burundi — Burundi’s parliament on Monday elected new members to the executive committee of the Independent National Commission...
Burundi Sets Conditions for Reopening Border with Rwanda
Burundi has announced that it will reopen its border with Rwanda only after the extradition of members of the...
Training Community Health Agents in Burundi to Combat Mpox
BUJUMBURA, Burundi — The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a three-day training session...
Burundi Denies Targeting Banyamulenge as More Than 15,000 Flee DRC
The Burundian government has rejected claims from human rights activists and some media organizations that it is targeting Banyamulenge...
7,000 Street Children in Burundi: Urgent Call for Action
A 2021 study by the Ministry of Solidarity, in collaboration with UNICEF, found that Burundi had at least 7,000...
Burundian Government to Prioritize Results-Oriented Budgeting in 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
BURUNDI – The Burundian government will shift to a results-oriented budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, moving away from...
20k families affected by drought in Kirundo Province as aid support delivered
KIRUNDO, Burundi (Feb. 9, 2025) — Kirundo Province has received a crucial delivery of emergency food aid to support...
Burundi Coffee Prices Set for Global Market Boost
Burundi’s Agriculture Minister Prosper Dodico has promised that coffee stocks will soon be sold at international market prices. During...
Understanding Burundi’s Call for Reparations from Germany
The Burundian Senate held a public conference on Tuesday, Jan. 28, with ambassadors, representatives from religious organizations, political parties,...
