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Burundi on Tuesday commissioned the Mulembwe hydropower plant, the second major facility completed under the Jiji-Mulembwe energy project, in a move government officials say...

Burundi's Parliament has approved a record 7.02 trillion Burundi franc ($2.35 billion) national budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year, endorsing an ambitious spending plan...

The escalating conflict in the Middle East could increase the cost of fuel, food and agricultural inputs in Burundi, adding fresh pressure on households...

The East African Community's total trade grew by 25.4% to $156.6 billion in 2025, according to the EAC Quarterly Statistics Bulletin. Yet trade among...

Three of the East African Community's newest members owe nearly $60 million in outstanding contributions and arrears, highlighting the financial pressures facing the regional...

The East African Community (EAC) is considering introducing sanctions and compensation measures aimed at curbing illegal trade barriers that continue to hinder cross-border commerce...

Burundi's parliament on Friday said state revenue collection exceeded projections during the first half of the 2025-26 fiscal year, while lawmakers expressed concern over...

Burundi's parliament has called for urgent reforms at the Moso Sugar Company (SOSUMO) after reviewing a final audit report by the Court of Accounts...

Development partners will contribute $46.1 million toward the East African Community's 2026/27 budget, underscoring the bloc's continued dependence on external financing even as member...

Every June, attention across East Africa turns to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), as lawmakers debate on how the East African Community (EAC)...