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BUJUMBURA — Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies, including Burundi and the broader East African region, fell to its lowest level in nearly two decades in 2023, according to a new World Bank report. The report shows developing countries received $435 billion in FDI last year, the lowest since 2005, amid rising trade...

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — Burundi’s ruling party, CNDD-FDD, secured all 100 elective seats in the country’s National Assembly following last week’s legislative elections, the electoral commission announced Tuesday. But the Catholic Church and some opposition voices have raised concerns over the fairness of the vote. The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) said the party received...

WASHINGTON — The global economy is on track for its weakest performance outside of recessions since 2008, as trade tensions and policy uncertainty drag down growth prospects across the board, the World Bank said Tuesday. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the bank projected worldwide growth will slow to 2.3% in 2025—nearly half a percentage...

ARUSHA, Tanzania (June 7, 2025) – The East African Community (EAC) is leveraging the Karibu-Kilifair 2025 tourism expo to promote the region as a single destination under its unified tourism brand, Visit East Africa – Feel the Vibe. Held at the Magereza Grounds in Arusha, the three-day expo has attracted more than 500 exhibitors...

BUJUMBURA, Burundi (Burundi Times) — Nearly six million Burundians went to the polls on Thursday, June 5, to elect 100 lawmakers and 1,050 district councilors across the East African nation, amid largely calm conditions. However, opposition party CNL (National Congress for Liberty) has raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities in the electoral process. Polling...

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation restricting travel from several countries, including Burundi, citing national security concerns, the White House announced Wednesday. The proclamation imposes full travel bans on nationals from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Citizens...

June 3, 2025 | Arusha, Tanzania The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) reconvened virtually on Tuesday, reversing its April 29 decision to halt budgetary proceedings due to financial constraints. This move comes as the East African Community (EAC) grapples with significant funding shortfalls stemming from delayed and incomplete contributions by member states.

ENTEBBE, Uganda— Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye on Tuesday officially handed over the rotating presidency of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework Agreement for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the region to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The handover occurred during the 12th summit of the oversight mechanism at...

Arusha, Tanzania — May 28, 2025 The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged East African Community (EAC) Partner States to adopt a collective approach when negotiating trade agreements with third parties, warning that separate bilateral deals could weaken the region’s economic integration and distort its Common External Tariff (CET). Speaking...

Gitega, May 24 — Flambeau du Centre FC emerged victorious in the 2025 edition of the Burundi President’s Cup after edging out Musongati FC 1-0 in a tightly contested final at Ingoma Stadium on Saturday. A 77th-minute strike from Faustin Likua Kitoko proved decisive, as the forward expertly converted a free kick opportunity to...