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Ademola Lookman became the seventh Nigerian to win the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award,

The Innovation Week 2024 competition wrapped up on Friday, the 13th, with a grand celebration held at the Presidential Palace in Bujumbura. The event highlighted the innovative spirit of Burundi's youth, with over 1,000 young people participating in the competition. Ten finalists were selected to showcase their ideas, each presenting projects aimed at solving some of the...

The U.S. Embassy in Burundi has announced new funding of USD $796,000 to revitalize the country’s agricultural sector and empower local farmers. The funding will support a five-year initiative, “Resilient Food Systems and Improved Local Sourcing through Private Sector-Led Market Access for Job Creation,” which is part of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s...

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye opened the 3rd Edition of the Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace, and Security, emphasizing the crucial role of education and skills development in empowering Africa's youth. The theme of this year's dialogue, "Strengthening the capacities of African youth for peace, education and enhanced coordination as catalysts for the implementation of...

In an exciting Day 2 of the inaugural East Africa Basketball Championship Cup (EABCC), Dar City secured a thrilling 69-65 victory over

New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has appointed Ntahontuye Nestor as the country's new Minister of Finance, replacing Audace Niyonzoma, who had held the position since 2022. The appointment was made through a presidential decree issued earlier this week. Nestor, a member of parliament representing the Ruyigi constituency, previously served as the Chairman of the Finance...

The second edition of the East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards was held on 5th December in Kampala, Uganda, recognizing companies across the region for their outstanding commitment to quality standards. The ceremony highlighted the importance of quality practices in fostering business growth and contributing to sustainable development within East Africa.

The East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers has approved an additional USD 802,126 for the completion of the new Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) headquarters in Kisumu, Kenya. The decision was made during the 46th Ordinary Council of Ministers meeting held in Arusha, Tanzania, from November 23 to 28, 2024. EAC Secretary General,...

The African Union (AU) is set to convene the 3rd edition of the Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace, and Security in Bujumbura, Burundi, on December 12-13, 2024. This year’s event will focus on the theme: “Empowering African Youth for Peace: Education and Enhanced Coordination as a Catalyst for the Implementation of the Continental Youth, Peace and Security...