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EAC considers sanctions, compensation for illegal trade barriers

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 parliament raises alarm over harmful beverages, calls for special audit

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...

Rubio says U.S. watching closely to ensure Rwanda troops do not reappear as M23

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is closely monitoring Rwanda's withdrawal commitments in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that...

Climate Justice: Historic African Court case puts States’ climate obligations under spotlight

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights has received or is expected to receive a record 107 submissions in a landmark climate change...

New EAC Ebola Taskforce formed as WHO warns of continued transmission

East African Community health ministers have established a regional Ebola taskforce to coordinate surveillance, information sharing and emergency response efforts as the outbreak of...

SOSUMO Under Pressure to Increase Sugar Production After Audit Review

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...

Senegal Edge Tanzania on Penalties to Win CAF U-17 AFCON Title

Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a dramatic...

$4 in Every $10 in EAC’s new budget will come from donors

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...

DATA EXPLAINER: Burundi is losing forests while floods keep rising. Are the two crises connected?

By Burundi Times Data DeskFor years, flooding in Gatumba and along the shores of Lake Tanganyika has been treated as a seasonal disaster. At...

Deforestation in Burundi: Forest loss raises new Climate Change concerns

Burundi has lost 410 hectares of humid primary forest since 2002, according to new data from Global Forest Watch, raising concerns among environmental experts...

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