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Burundi modernizes financial crime defense as Central Bank issues new AML/CFT rules

The Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB) has issued a new regulatory framework strengthening the country’s fight against money laundering and terrorist financing,...

Burundi poised to gain from regional carbon markets as ASCENT Climate Forum opens in Nairobi

Officials from nine African countries, including Burundi, convened Feb. 10–12 in Nairobi for the ASCENT Carbon Days 2026 forum, a regional meeting focused on...

SOPEBU expands digital monitoring of public transport vehicles in Burundi

Burundi’s petroleum supply agency, SOPEBU, met Monday with owners of 114 public transport vehicles after data showed possible irregularities in fuel usage.SOPEBU Director General...

African billionaire Aliko Dangote visits Burundi

African business magnate Aliko Dangote visited Burundi this Saturday as part of a high-level Nigerian and African economic delegation, in a trip Burundian officials...

Burundi upgrades Payment System to international ISO 20022 Standard

The Burundi Central Bank (BRB) announced Thursday that it has successfully upgraded its Automated Transfer System (ATS) to the international ISO 20022 standard, a major...

Indian envoy warns employers against confiscating workers’ passports, cites cases in East Africa

India’s High Commissioner to Uganda has warned Indian employers operating in East Africa against confiscating workers’ passports and altering employment contracts, calling the practices...

Burundi government tightens standards for alcohol sales and hospitality sector

Burundi’s Ministry of Finance has introduced stricter eligibility criteria governing the operation of bars, restaurants and hotels, tightening standards for alcohol sales and hospitality...

U.S.–Burundi discussions spotlight Musongati nickel as strategic battery metal source

U.S. Embassy Bujumbura Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Melanie Higgins met this week with Chris Showalter, chief executive officer of Lifezone Metals, to discuss proposed plans...

AfDB delivers $3 million to Burundi’s RUSI Center for Vocational and Agropastoral Training

The African Development Bank on June 26 officially handed over educational and technical equipment worth $3 million to the RUSI Public Polytechnic and Vocational...

Burundi Revenue Authority rolls out E-KORI digital tax platform

Burundi’s revenue authority on Monday launched the implementation phase of a new integrated digital platform designed to allow online declaration and payment of taxes...

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