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Burundi launches 300 Billion BIF Agricultural Credit Facility at 5% interest

Burundi is establishing a 300 billion Burundian franc (more than $100 million) credit facility to finance agriculture, livestock and agro-processing investments at an annual...

Major Fire Hits ‘Le Parisien’ Building in Downtown Bujumbura

A major fire broke out at the "Le Parisien" commercial building in downtown Bujumbura on Friday morning, marking the seventh major commercial blaze in Burundi in 2026. Vice President Prosper Bazombanza called for safety reviews and a potential ban on charcoal irons in the city center.

Burundi Weather Alert: Heavy rains trigger severe flood and landslide warnings

Burundi is among the areas of the Greater Horn of Africa expected to receive wetter-than-normal rainfall during the October-December season, according to a regional...

DRC, Tanzania push for Foreign Force withdrawal and FDLR disarmament

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan have called for the withdrawal of all unauthorized foreign forces from...

Ndayishimiye congratulates Hichilema as observers flag uneven playing field in Zambia election

Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, describing the result as an opportunity for Zambia to pursue greater...

FDLR disarmament emerges as next test of Rwanda-DRC peace deal

The disarmament and demobilisation of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda is emerging as a key test of whether the U.S.-brokered peace...

South Africa seeks repayment from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia for migrant repatriation costs

South Africa is seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia for the costs of repatriating their citizens as the country grapples with a surge...

EAC faces implementation test as agriculture spending falls short of Kampala targets

East African countries risk missing the ambitious goals of the Kampala Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Declaration unless governments substantially increase investment in...

Burundi leads EAC in agricultural budget, but implementation remains the test

Burundi now stands as the East African Community's top performer in agriculture budgeting. This achievement puts Burundi ahead of regional partners amid governments' growing...

Ndayishimiye opens AU youth dialogue focused on water, conflict and inclusive leadership

President Évariste Ndayishimiye on Monday opened the fifth African Union Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security and Women, Peace and Security, bringing African...

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