Burundi-Nigeria business summit set to boost trade

Burundi president Evariste Ndayhsimiye this Tuesday September 27th officially kicked off the business summit between Burundi and Nigeria in Bujumbura in efforts to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the two countries through investment in the private sector and trade promotion. “This Burundi and Nigeria Business summit calls for ambitious commitments to break the current...

One dead as police battles smugglers

At least one person was shot dead this Monday December 14th, 2020 by the police while attempting to flee with a boat loaded with 52 million worth of loincloth (Kitenge). According to the Burundian police four people were arrested and one shot dead while raiding smugglers sneaking in more than 1800 loincloths from the...

Regional law makers launch campaign against COVID-19 pandemic

One of the nine members of the Burundi EALA chapters from left to right Hon. Leontine Nzdyimana, Hon. Victor Burikukiye and Hon. Jean Marie Muhirwa during a press conference in Bujumbura on March 25th. 2020. PHOTO| Burundi Times The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Burundi chapter launched a campaign in efforts to fight against the spread...

Tshisekedi and Kagame at loggerheads

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Felix Antoine Tshisekedi has fired back to President Paul Kagame’s accusations that Kinshasa continued to violate his country’s territorial integrity. Tension between Rwanda and DRC continued to rise despite efforts to defuse the ongoing conflict between the two East African countries through the EAC led dialogue.

Burundi’s EALA chapter participates in Stadium construction

The East African Legislative Assembly ​Burundi Chapter which was led by its Chairperson Momamo Karerwa this Wednesday

Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye vows to fight for equality

During his maiden speech in the country’s political capital Gitega, President Ndayishimiye said that all Burundians are equal with no exception. PHOTO|Burundi Times. Burundi’s president Evariste Ndayishimiye who took oath last Thursday June 18, 2020 promised Burundians equal rights and justice for all. During his maiden speech in the country’s political...

Burundi deploys troops in Eastern DRC

According to the East African Community Secretariat, Burundi will today deploy troops to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as part of the regional forces to restore peace and stability.  “Burundi through their Chief of Defence Forces has confirmed that on 4th March 2023, Burundi will deploy troops to the East African Regional Force in...

20 killed by unknown armed group in Burundi

Atleast 20 people were killed including 12 children by unknown armed group in Gatumba (Burundi) near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

US agrees to inject $400 million in Burundi

The United States of America and Burundi last week signed an agreement for financing of $400 million which Gitega said is intended to support efforts of the government of Burundi in sustainable development. The agreement was signed last Friday in Bujumbura by Burundi’s foreign affairs minister Albert Shingiro and the director of USAID mission...

Burundi’s Central Bank moves to stifle the parallel market

Burundi Central Bank governor Jean Ciza while addressing the media on Tuesday 17.September.2019 in Bujumbura. PHOTO| Burundi Times Burundi’s Central Bank (BRB) on Tuesday announced new measures that have been put in place in order for the forex bureaus to comply with the Bank’s official exchange rate. “Forex bureaus will be using a new software...
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