13 Killed, 57 injured in munitions depot blasts in Bujumbura
At least 13 civilians were killed and 57 people injured after explosions at a military munitions depot triggered a fire in Burundi’s economic capital,...
Burundi diplomat tapped by AU to steer Gabon–Equatorial Guinea ruling
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The African Union Commission has appointed Burundi’s former foreign minister, Albert Shingiro, as special envoy to support the implementation...
The 24-hour Ultimatum that fractured the African Union
The African Union Commission confirmed Friday that a draft decision to endorse former Senegalese President Macky Sall's candidacy for U.N. Secretary-General has formally failed,...
Tanzania court sends Burundi-linked oil dispute to London arbitration
A commercial dispute involving an oil supply agreement has been referred to arbitration in London, according to court filings, media reports and legal commentary.The...
Shipping disruptions, soaring energy and fertilizer costs hit emerging markets hardWASHINGTON — The World Bank Group is moving to deploy emergency financial support to...
East Africa AI Conference 2026: 680 Leaders Gather in Kigali to Shape Region’s Technology Future
More than 680 delegates expected as leaders gather to chart region's artificial intelligence futureEast Africa's premier science and technology gathering will convene next week...
Attempted Break-In involving Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi raises security questions in Washington
A reported security incident involving Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, the first lady of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is under investigation after officials described a possible...
X Showdown: Nduhungirehe and Bizimana clash in bitter Burundi–Rwanda row
A diplomatic dispute between Burundi and Rwanda has taken a sharper turn following a public exchange that analysts say reveals deeper strategic tensions, with...
Banyamurenge praise Burundi’s role in Eastern DRC peace, deny atrocity claims
Évariste Ndayishimiye on Tuesday received a delegation from the Banyamurenge community, whose representatives praised Burundi’s involvement in security efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of...
Her yams were seized — then auctioned in Burundi
By the time the truck was taken, there was little left to salvage.A Tanzanian trader watched as her pickup loaded with yams, her livelihood,...


