IMF, World Bank, IEA form joint group to respond to global energy shock from Middle East war
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and International Energy Agency said Wednesday they are forming a coordination group to address...
13 Killed, 57 injured in munitions depot blasts in Bujumbura
At least 13 civilians were killed and 57 people injured after explosions at a military munitions depot triggered a fire in Burundi’s economic capital,...
Why Lumumba will miss DR Congo’s match in Mexico against Jamaica
Michel Kuka Mboladinga, widely known as Lumumba, a prominent supporter of the DR Congo national football team, will miss the team’s decisive match against...
CAF reviews statutes after controversial AFCON 2025 final
The Confédération Africaine de Football said it is implementing changes to its statutes and regulations following incidents during the final of the 2025 Africa...
Burundi sends 15-truck mineral convoy, betting on youth-driven mining
Burundi has exported a convoy of 15 trucks carrying a mix of gemstones and strategic minerals, in what officials describe as part of an...
Burundi diplomat tapped by AU to steer Gabon–Equatorial Guinea ruling
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The African Union Commission has appointed Burundi’s former foreign minister, Albert Shingiro, as special envoy to support the implementation...
Senegal Parade AFCON Trophy in France Amid Controversy
Senegal’s national football team paraded the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy at the Stade de France on Saturday, in a symbolic and defiant...
The 24-hour Ultimatum that fractured the African Union
The African Union Commission confirmed Friday that a draft decision to endorse former Senegalese President Macky Sall's candidacy for U.N. Secretary-General has formally failed,...
Burundi routs Chad 4-0 away in strong start to AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Burundi moved a step closer to the next round of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 win...
Tanzania court sends Burundi-linked oil dispute to London arbitration
A commercial dispute involving an oil supply agreement has been referred to arbitration in London, according to court filings, media reports and legal commentary.The...


