All set for Burundi clash with Indomitable Lions
Burundi’s Swallows is set to lock horns with the Cameroonian Indomitable Lions today at the Mkapa Stadium in Tanzania in efforts to book a ticket to the African Cup Of Nations next year.
During the Press conference held this earlier this week in Tanzania, Burundi’s Intamba mu Rugamba’s head coach said that the team’s...
Burundi marks 2 years since Nkurunziza’s death
Burundi is commemorating two years since the death of its former president Pierre Nkurunziza who died of a heart attack on June 8th, 2020, his death caught Burundians with surprise after his last public appearance in Gitega where he was watching a volleyball match.
The day is now dedicated as a National Day for...
Confused Boxer Punches Imaginary Opponent During Bout, Later Dies
Boxer Simiso Buthelezi died Tuesday May 31st, days after he got disoriented during a WBF All Africa Lightweight title bout in Durban, South Africa, news outlets reported. He was 24.
The fighter had been placed in an induced coma since Sunday’s match.
Buthelezi had reportedly been the aggressor for much of...
Burundi collected more than 33,000 Small Arms and Light weapons in 10 years
A new report released by the East African Legislative Assembly indicates how East African Community member states are implementing the Nairobi Protocol for the prevention, control and reduction of Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Great Lakes Region and the Horn of Africa.
According to the report, Burundi collected 33,434 Small Arms and...
How Kenya Railways paid over Sh1bn SGR compensation to faceless individuals
Lawmakers have given the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) three months to recover Sh1 billion it paid as compensation to faceless individuals that were affected by the building of the standard gauge railway (SGR).
The details of the payments to unverified individuals by Kenya Railways are contained in the 24th Report on State Corporations by...
EAC 2022-23 Budget stagnate amid economic decline
The East African Community (EAC) budget for the Financial Year 202223 has stagnated as the regional minister projected that the economy of the region is expected to decline amid inflation of commodities due to numerous factors.
The community tabled $91.5 million for the financial year 2022-2023 with 59 percent of the budget will be...
Burundi thumps Djibouti in women’s CECAFA
Burundi’s Women National Team grabbed the three points in their opening game against Djibouti that took place in the Eastern part of Uganda at FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The Council for East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) senior women championship 2022 kicked off this Wednesday that saw the Burundi’s Women National Team...
Meeting John Lee, China’s Xi welcomes ‘new chapter’ for Hong Kong
Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed a “new chapter” for the former British colony of Hong Kong, after a meeting with the territory’s incoming leader in Beijing.
Sitting far apart around a giant table, Xi praised former security chief and police officer John Lee for his “patriotism” and love of Hong Kong, saying he...
What you need to know about the Rift Valley fever that has grappled livestock in Burundi
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral zoonosis that primarily affects animals but also has the capacity to infect humans. Infection can cause severe disease in both animals and humans. The disease also results in significant economic losses due to death and abortion among RVF-infected livestock.
RVF virus is a member of the Phlebovirus genus. The...
Burundi’s swallows meet for AFCON qualifiers
The Burundi’s Intamba mu Rugamba met in Bujumbura for training match readying for the clash against Namibia and Cameroon for the African Cup of Nations 2023.
Burundi is expected to play its Group C matches in Tanzania and Johannesburg, the Intamba mu Rugamba are expected to play against Namibia’s brave warriors on June 4th...