Australia demands answers from China over alleged laser incident at sea
Australia is demanding China investigate the alleged use of a laser to "illuminate" an Australian jet in waters off the country's north coast in an incident that threatens to worsen relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday he'd called on the Chinese government to explain the "dangerous" and "reckless" act allegedly carried...
Burundi marks 30years since the assassination of president Ndadaye
Burundi marks three decades after its first democratically elected president Melchior Ndadaye was assassinated.
Is journalism in Burundi dying?
With hundreds of media houses registered by the country’s media regulatory body CNC, the question of professionalism, objectivity, impartiality and basics of doing the profession remains in question.
Burundi media fraternity was dealt with a huge blow in 2015 when the political crisis erupted in the country, dragging in several media houses into the...
Burundi-Uganda talk to boost bilateral trade
Burundi and Uganda held a 3rd session of the Joint permanent commission in Bujumbura to review and take stock of implications of the decisions made during the second session, and recommend new areas of operations and improving the bilateral relations and livelihood of their people.
At Kiriri Garden hotel in Bujumbura last week, Burundi and...
Fuel crisis hits Burundi again
Burundi again is facing a fuel crisis after months of what citizens called “sufficient fuel” the country.
Despite diesel being available at the petrol station around Bujumbura, long queues have been witnessed at almost every fuel station as petrol shortage rocks again the country.
“I have parked my car at this...
Afghan refugees ‘stranded with no idea of future life’
Eight months since thousands of Afghans fled from the Taliban and arrived in the UK, many are still living in hotels.
Others are stranded in Afghanistan, desperate to get out.
Earlier this year, the Home Office said about 37,000 asylum seekers and refugees were living in hotels across the UK at...
Burna Boy to perform at the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi
GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and producer Burna Boy will co-headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi®, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday 10 June.
Known for his global chart-topping hits Last Last and It's Plenty, the Nigerian star will bring his energy and...
EALA: Forest cover declining, Lake Victoria in dire need for sustainable measures
Chair of the Committee on Accounts, Dr Ngwaru Maghembe, told an attentive House late yesterday that if remedial measures are not taken, Lake Victoria risks being extinct in the next 123 Years. PHOTO| EALA.
A report of the Assembly has lamented over the declining forest cover in the EAC region, while calling for remedial...
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...
Bujumbura reinstates curfew on bars
The opening hours of drinking places is from 17hrs to 21hrs local time during the week days and from 13hrs to 21hrs during weekends and public holidays. PHOTO|FILE.
In a letter
signed by Bujumbura’s mayor Freddy Mbonimpa dated November 21st
2019, the city’s mayor imposed a curfew in the country biggest town after a meeting
that...