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Burundi has joined 17 other African countries in incorporating the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization program. The initiative, supported by GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, aims to reduce malaria-related deaths and alleviate the impact of the disease, which remains a leading cause of infant mortality in the country. The announcement was made by Cléophas...

BUJUMBURA, Burundi ( The Burundian government has set the official price for maize at 1,700 Burundian francs (Fbu) per kilogram for the current production cycle, Minister of Environment, Agriculture, and Livestock Prosper Dodiko announced Tuesday during a press briefing. The move aims to stabilize market conditions and encourage farmers to continue their agricultural activities.

The Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Development has launched the second phase of its electronic invoicing project, aimed at strengthening tax revenue management through digitalization. Finance Minister Nestor Ntahontuye announced the initiative on March 18 at the headquarters of the Burundi Revenue Authority (OBR). As part of the expansion, the government has acquired...

The East African Community (EAC), in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU), officially launched the EAC4Nature Project today. The three-year initiative aims to promote sustainable natural resource management across the East African region through the use of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). The EAC4Nature...

Ottawa, Canada – The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers issued a strong statement condemning the ongoing offensive by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The G7, which comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, voiced their concerns over the...

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a three-day training session for community health agents in Burundi to enhance efforts in detecting and controlling Mpox, a viral disease that continues to pose public health challenges. Dr. Jean Bosco Girukwishaka, an advisor to the director-general of Africa...

Rwandan authorities have confirmed the extradition of Gitanga Prince, a key suspect in the violent assault of 19-year-old Burundian national Guy Divin Haberumugabo. Gitanga, who had fled to Uganda after the attack, was handed over to Rwandan officials this Saturday following an international arrest warrant issued through a mutual legal assistance framework. “Today, Rwanda...

The East African Community (EAC) has officially launched a new three-year project aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and sustainability across the region. The Sustainable Regional Agricultural Extension (ENSURE) Project, with a total budget of USD 12.5 million, is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and is designed to improve agricultural extension services in the region.

Bujumbura, Burundi — March 8, 2025 — The National Observatory for the Fight Against Transnational Crime (ONLCT) expressed grave concern as International Women's Day 2025 approaches, highlighting the ongoing issue of human trafficking in Burundi. The organisation says despite the government’s efforts to create a legal framework for safe migration, criminal networks continue to exploit women and...

KAMPALA, Uganda — Telecommunications stakeholders from across Africa gathered in Kampala for a pivotal workshop on the One Africa Network (OAN) and the East African Community's (EAC) One Network Area (ONA) on March 7, 2025. The event, jointly hosted by Smart Africa and the EAC Secretariat, focused on advancing digital integration and reducing barriers to affordable communication...