World Bank and IAEA Partner to Support Nuclear Energy Development in Emerging Economies
Paris, June 26, 2025 — The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) formalized a new partnership on Thursday aimed at promoting the safe, secure, and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries. The agreement, signed by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, represents the World...
Underdogs EALA stuns EAC member states
As the East African Community Inter-Parliamentary games marked its third day after the official launching last Monday, the East African Legislative Assembly considered to be the underdogs in the competitions pulled out shock wins against Kenya and Uganda.
On Thursday morning the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Men’s volley ball team locked horns with...
Burundi Embraces Digital Trade to realize AfCFTA
In a significant boost to Burundi's trade ambitions, the East African Business Council (EABC), in collaboration with the EU Technical Assistance Facility (EU-TAF) and
Malaria remains the leading cause of deaths in Burundi
As the would celebrates World Malaria Day, the Burundi ministry of health in a statement said that despite the decline of malaria cases in the country,
59th anniversary since the assassination of the Independence Hero
Every 13th of October Burundi remembers the assassination of her independence hero prince Louis Rwagasore, this year the country commemorated 59 years since he was assassinated in Bujumbura.
Rwagasore is regarded as a hero in Burundi who played a critical role on the country’s independence in 1961. He was a key figure in Burundi’s...
Q and A with Burundi’s upcoming musician Tetero
Burundi’s upcoming musician Laurette Tetero spoke with Joella Niciteretse on her career and life as a musician in the country’s music industry. PHOTO| FILE
How would you like to be known?
Someone who recently wrote about people needing a savior to take as role model, a leader.
I...
Freedom at last as four journalists set free
Four local Burundi journalists were set free on the Christmas Eve after spending 430 days in prison accused of threatening the country’s security.
Their release came after Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye granted them amnesty after being sentenced to prison in Bubanza for two and a half years.
The presidential pardon came...
Namibian government to facilitate Burundian refugee repatriation
The Namibian government last week directed its ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration. Safety and Security to enter into an agreement by signing the Exchange of Letters with the Government of the Republic of Burundi and the UNHCR Regional Representative, in order to pave the way for voluntary return of Burundian refugees from Namibia in safety and dignity.
Kigali to Host EACJ Meeting Amid Heightened Tension
ARUSHA, Tanzania, February 11, 2025 – The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) is preparing to host its 3rd Annual Judicial Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, from February 18-19, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel, amidst rising tensions between several East African nations. The court’s rotational session will follow, taking place from February 24 to March 7, 2025, at...
Burundi deposits African Youth Charter instruments
During the inaugural African Union Youth meeting on the margins of the African Union Executive Council meeting that is being held in Ethiopia’s capital Addis abeba, Burundi president Evariste Ndayishimiye deposited the instruments of the ratification of the Africa Youth Charter.
Gitega adopted the charter in January this year through the country’s parliament and...