Driving Economic Growth in East Africa Through Services Reform
Bujumbura, Burundi (Feb. 18, 2025) — Efforts to strengthen policy advocacy for the services sector in East Africa are gaining traction as business leaders...
Unlocking Africa’s Economic Growth Amid U.S. Policy Changes
African leaders and business experts gathered Thursday for the webinar "Trump, Trade, and Africa: Turning Policy Shifts into Opportunities" to discuss how evolving U.S....
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 previous models that focused on...
Government Price Cuts Fail to Boost Corn Sales in Burundi
Officials in Burundi’s Kayanza Province are grappling with a corn storage crisis as demand for last year’s harvest remains low. Corn produced in the...
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 a visit to coffee growers...
Burundian Authorities Seize Illegal Fuel Shipment Amid Ongoing Fuel Crisis
On the night of January 21, 2025, Burundian soldiers intercepted a large illegal fuel shipment in the Rumonge region,
World Bank: Weakest Growth Outlook for Developing Economies
World Bank Forecasts Weakest Long-Term Growth Outlook for Developing Economies Since 2000The global economy is expected to stabilize over the next two years, but...
IMF Approves $31.4 Million Aid for Burkina Faso’s Economic Recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second review under Burkina Faso’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, unlocking an immediate disbursement of approximately...
Companies Recognized for Excellence in Quality Standards During EAC Regional Quality Awards 2024
The second edition of the East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards was held on 5th December in Kampala, Uganda, recognizing companies across the...
EAC Approves $802K for Lake Victoria Commission HQ Completion
The East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers has approved an additional USD 802,126 for the completion of the new Lake Victoria Basin Commission...


