EAC seeks new regional roaming framework after earlier reforms fall short
More than 10 years after the East African Community launched efforts to make cross-border mobile communication affordable, East Africans are still facing expensive roaming...
Burundi receives new eye treatment device from China as cataract cases rise
The Umugiraneza Foundation on Friday received new ophthalmological equipment donated by China to support cataract treatment services in Burundi, as officials announced that future...
Burundi’s gold exports triple as IMF urges mining sector reforms
International Monetary Fund says Burundi’s rapidly expanding gold sector is becoming a major driver of economic recovery, helping boost exports, ease pressure on foreign...
EAC raises regional Ebola alert as new DRC outbreak sparks Cross-Border fears
The East African Community has urged member states to heighten surveillance and strengthen emergency preparedness following confirmation of a new outbreak of the Ebola...
Uganda Postpones Martyrs’ Day 2026 Over Ebola Outbreak Fears
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has announced the postponement of the 2026 Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations over fears linked to an Ebola outbreak in eastern...
DRC Ebola Outbreak: Burundi mobilises emergency teams, tightens surveillance
Burundi has intensified its national Ebola preparedness measures, including the deployment and training of rapid response teams, following the confirmation of a new Ebola...
Ugandan Security Forces Raid Former Speaker Anita Among’s Home in Corruption Probe
A joint team of Ugandan police, military personnel and other security operatives on Saturday raided the home of former parliamentary speaker Anita Among in...
Singer Kidum denies involvement in road accident
Reports linking veteran Burundian musician Kidum Kibido to a road accident in Nairobi sparked concern among fans across East Africa this week before the...
Burundi Political Leaders Convene in Bujumbura for 2027 Election Consultations
Political parties and electoral stakeholders in Burundi are calling for broader political dialogue and greater inclusion ahead of the country’s 2027 presidential election, as...
Burundi Regulates Maize Market With New Price Floor and Export Controls
The Burundian government has fixed the minimum purchase price of maize at 1,700 Burundian francs per kilogram in a move aimed at protecting farmers...


