Politics

Burundi and China have agreed to renovate and modernize Melchior Ndadaye International Airport the country’s only airport located in Bujumbura. “Delighted to proceed this morning with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Bujumbura to the exchange of letters on the realization of the project of rehabilitation, extension and modernization of Melchior...

Burundi has announced that it will reopen its border with Rwanda only after the extradition of members of the RED TABARA rebel group, currently sheltered in Rwanda, according to Rosine Guillene Gatoni, spokesperson of the Burundi president During a live public program in Rumonge last Friday, Gatoni addressed journalists, emphasizing that the ongoing border...

The National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) of Burundi is moving forward with preparations for the country’s 2025 elections, despite concerns raised by the African Union (AU) about a lack of financial support and international engagement. During a meeting with electoral partners on Friday, January 18, CENI Chairman Prosper Ntahorwamiye reassured attendees that the doors...

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...

The East African Court of Justice and the Wast African Legislative Assembly last week announced the suspension of its activities due to lack of funds. A report on the status of partner states contribution as at May 17th 2024 indicated that Democratic republic of Congo is yet to remit its annual contribution despite joining...

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has appointed Ntahontuye Nestor as the country's new Minister of Finance, replacing Audace Niyonzoma, who had held the position since 2022. The appointment was made through a presidential decree issued earlier this week. Nestor, a member of parliament representing the Ruyigi constituency, previously served as the Chairman of the Finance...

The East African Legislative Assembly called on for the South Sudan East African Community Minister Deng Alor Kuol to attend in the parliament’s business, this comes after the South Sudan minister failed to show up in any of the parliament’s business since his appointment back in 2020. “If it was a one-off...

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye issued a stark warning on Friday, vowing that his country would not hesitate to defend itself if the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not deescalated . Speaking to diplomatic representatives in Bujumbura, Ndayishimiye expressed grave concern over Rwanda’s actions in the eastern DRC, accusing the country...

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...

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — Burundi’s media regulator has issued a directive requiring both public and private media to adhere to strict principles of fairness, balance, and equal access during the campaign for the country’s upcoming legislative and communal elections — a move that comes with a warning to journalists and raises fresh questions about press freedom.