Record Debt Servicing Costs in Developing Nations
In 2023, developing countries spent a record $1.4 trillion to service their foreign debt, as interest payments reached their highest level in two decades, according to the World Bank’s latest International Debt Report.
The sharp rise in debt servicing costs, fueled by global interest rate hikes, has put significant pressure on government budgets, particularly...
Finance Minister Warns of Budget Consequences in Burundi
Burundi’s Finance Minister Audace Niyonzima on Friday called on the Burundian Revenue Office (OBR) to intensify efforts to reverse a revenue shortfall of 110 billion Burundian francs (BIF) over the last four months, warning of significant consequences for the national budget if the situation persists.
Meeting with OBR officials, Niyonzima emphasized the...
Urgent Action Needed: Addressing HIV/AIDS Inequalities
Global leaders marked World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 by urging countries to adopt a rights-based approach to combating HIV/AIDS,
Rights Group: Street Children in Burundi Face ‘Inhumane’ Conditions
A Burundian rights group has accused the government of failing to protect street children, citing poor conditions
East African Community Pursues Political Confederation Amid Remittance Challenges
At the 24th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State on November 30, 2024, leaders focused on two major issues:
Burundi Concludes the 18th Edition of the Peace Torch Ceremony in Kayanza
President Évariste Ndayishimiye, accompanied by his family and high-ranking officials, presided over the closing ceremony of the 18th
Burundi Marks 35th Anniversary of World Children’s Day
The Independent National Commission for Human Rights in Burundi (CNIDH) commemorated the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention on the Rights
TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 in Morocco: Everything you need to know
The countdown to the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially begun. The North African nation of Morocco is preparing to host the continent’s premier football tournament for the second time in its history.
With the qualifiers over and the 24 teams to play in the competition known, here's a comprehensive guide...
Burundi’s Supreme Court Chief justice sworn in
Amb. Gamaliel Nkurunziza was sworn in as the new Chief justice of the country’s Supreme Court on November 19th, 2024
East Africa’s Growing Job Crisis
As East Africa’s population surges, the region faces a daunting challenge: how to create enough jobs for its growing youth population.