INSBU warns of rising prices and factory slowdown in latest economic outlook
Burundi’s inflation rate soared to 36.9 percent in September 2025, the highest in years, driven by steep increases in food and service prices, according...
EAC deploys election observers ahead of Tanzania polls
ARUSHA, Tanzania — The East African Community (EAC) has deployed a 67-member Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the United Republic of Tanzania ahead of...
25 students suspended in Gitega over alleged arson at Green Hills International College
GITEGA, Burundi — Twenty-five students from Green Hills International College in Gitega have been suspended and detained after allegedly setting fire to the headmaster’s office...
World Bank Urges Job Creation amid Africa’s Population Boom
The World Bank is urging governments and investors to put job creation at the center of their development agendas as Africa braces for one...
Burundi president pays tribute to Raila Odinga following his passing
Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye has expressed his condolences to the people of Kenya, President William Ruto, and the family of the late Raila Odinga,...
Burundi’s Mining Code aims for reform as women still face barriers in sector
Burundi’s 2023 Mining Code introduced sweeping reforms to attract investment, improve transparency, and ensure communities benefit from mineral wealth — but gender disparities and...
Burundi marks 64 years since Rwagasore’s assassination
BUJUMBURA, Burundi — Burundi on Monday marked 64 years since the assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore, a national hero who played a pivotal role...
Weak governance, smuggling, and lost billions haunt East Africa’s mining sector
ARUSHA, Tanzania — The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has sounded alarm over persistent governance failures, mineral smuggling, and inconsistent mining laws that are...
Burundi’s Foreign Minister sworn in as Ex-Officio member of EALA
ARUSHA, Tanzania — Burundi’s newly appointed foreign minister, Edouard Bizimana, was sworn in Tuesday as an ex-officio member of the East African Legislative Assembly...
Burundi’s Central Bank Warns Against Misuse of Banknotes
The Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB) has expressed concern over the growing misuse of Burundian banknotes, particularly their use as decoration at...


