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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) continues to offer protection to vulnerable populations, despite mounting challenges from escalating hostilities in the mineral-rich region of North Kivu. Vivian van de Perre, deputy head of MONUSCO, briefed journalists from Goma, the regional capital, on the ongoing crisis, emphasizing that the...

Food safety experts across Africa are calling for more consistent and harmonized standards for food additives, citing discrepancies that are hindering both public health and trade. While some countries have adopted international guidelines, a lack of uniform interpretation of Codex standards is creating barriers to the free flow of goods and food safety progress across the continent.

Officials in Burundi’s Kayanza Province are grappling with a corn storage crisis as demand for last year’s harvest remains low. Corn produced in the region has been placed on the market by the National Grain and Cereal Company (ANAGESSA), but both traders and consumers are not purchasing the grain in significant quantities. Deus Babahokubwayo,...

Burundi’s Agriculture Minister Prosper Dodico has promised that coffee stocks will soon be sold at international market prices. During a visit to coffee growers in Karusi Province on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, Dodico explained that the delay in selling coffee was due to ongoing market analysis. “An auction sale was recently held, with some...

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye issued a stark warning on Friday, vowing that his country would not hesitate to defend itself if the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not deescalated . Speaking to diplomatic representatives in Bujumbura, Ndayishimiye expressed grave concern over Rwanda’s actions in the eastern DRC, accusing the country...

The Burundian Senate held a public conference on Tuesday, Jan. 28, with ambassadors, representatives from religious organizations, political parties, and independent groups, to present research findings on the German colonial period and the 1925 administrative reform in Burundi. Emmanuel Sinzohagera, Speaker of the Senate, said the research results would serve as a foundation for...

The East African Community (EAC) has launched an upgraded version of its Single Customs Territory (SCT) Centralised Platform, designed to streamline the exchange of customs and port data among regional partner states. The unveiling took place at the EAC Secretariat Headquarters in Arusha, coinciding with the celebration of International Customs Day. The revamped platform,...

Tensions between Rwanda and South Africa have escalated following a statement made by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on X formally know as Twitter regarding the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ramaphosa mourned the loss of 13 South African soldiers who died in recent clashes with rebel groups in the DRC,...

African heads of state, business leaders, and development partners will gather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Jan. 27-28 for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. The summit aims to advance efforts to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. “Mission 300 is an unprecedented collaboration between...

Burundi is preparing for a significant return to the FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Qualifiers, scheduled for February 3-8 in Cairo, Egypt. It’s been more than a decade since Burundi last participated in the regional tournament, but the team is determined to make a splash in its long-awaited comeback. The Burundian squad, currently training...