Department of refugees in the Ministry of Homeland Security in the country has today facilitated voluntary repatriation of at least 52 people from Burundi who were staying in the country as refugees. They have left the country through Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. Their departure has taken a number of refugees who have left the […]
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The Government of Rwanda described as “inflammatory and un-African” comments made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye who blamed Rwanda for insecurity in the Great Lakes and called Rwandan youth “prisoners in the region.” The development comes as the two countries’ relations have taken a hit, following allegations by Ndayishimiye that Rwanda supports Burundian armed groups. […]
The Government of Rwanda described as “inflammatory and un-African” comments made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye who blamed Rwanda for insecurity in the Great Lakes and called Rwandan youth “prisoners in the region.” The development comes as the two countries’ relations have taken a hit, following allegations by Ndayishimiye that Rwanda supports Burundian armed groups. […]
Burundi closed again its land borders with Rwanda last week, marking a swift reversal just over a year after reopening. The abrupt shift has reignited concerns about the delicate state of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The land borders were closed, according to Rwanda’s Office of the Government Spokesperson, without any formal notice. Rwanda […]
All ten forgotten crises are in Africa 300 million people will need humanitarian aid in 2024 – almost half of them in Africa In 2023, there were 273,421 articles published about the iPhone, but only 1,049 articles about the humanitarian crisis in Angola. Yet, more than seven million people have been affected by droughts, floods, […]
The best players in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) will face off with their Burundian counterparts on December 2 and 9, in a new development aimed at increasing the games that local players play during the off-season. Organized by B&B Sports Agency in partnership with Rwanda Basketball federation (FERWABA) and Fédération de Basketball du Burundi […]
At least four children were killed Sunday in Burundi when a church wall collapsed while the children were attending a religious education class. Fifteen people found in the rubble were also injured at the Kiyange Pentecaostal church when the wall fell, according to local officials. The Central African country is home to more than 13 […]
Harare — The former governor of Burundi’s central bank was arresed on charges of embezzlement of public funds, BBC reports. Dieudonné Murengerantwari was charged by the justice ministry with “undermining the proper functioning of the national economy, passive corruption, money laundering, and misappropriation of public assets” according to the ministry. Attorney General Leonard Manirakiza said that […]
Burundian Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca has urged residents of Mabayi district to avoid any collaboration with Rwandan terrorists operating in Kibira forest on the border with Rwanda, local media reports say. Ndirakobuca was in Mabayi, Cibitoke Province on Tuesday and met with local leaders and military leaders. In no uncertain terms, the Burundian Prime Minister […]
Burundian gaffer Francis Haringingo has agreed to coach Kenyan Premier League side Sofapaka FC on a two-year deal. Haringingo in June announced that he was leaving Rayon Sports after guiding the club to the 2022/23 Peace Cup trophy which was their first silverware since the 2018/2019 season. He becomes Sofapaka new head coach, replacing David […]
THE demand for avocados from Burundi is on the rise despite their high prices as consumers prefer them to local-produced ones due to their size, taste and softness. ‘Daily News’ spot survey at Buguruni and Mabibo, the largest avocados wholesale and retail selling points, showed that the price for imported avocados from Burundi is three […]
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Burundi: Govt Walks Out On UN Review
Authorities Refuse Dialogue in Presence of Civil Society This week, Burundian authorities once again displayed their contempt for human rights by walking out of the country’s review before the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva. The Burundi delegation walked out shortly after the session began, saying it objected to the presence of members of civil […]
Mogadishu — The African Union and United Nations envoys in Somalia have lauded Burundi peacekeepers for their sterling stabilisation efforts in Somalia. Mohammed El-Amine Souef, the special representative of the Chairperson of the AU Commission for Somalia said Burundi is a key contributor to peace and stability in Africa, especially in Somalia and Central Africa. […]
The spokeswoman for Burundi’s Supreme Court has revealed that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni was arrested for allegedly undermining national security, sabotaging the proper functioning of the national economy and improper personal interests. Agnes Bangiricenge was addressing the media in Chibitoke Province on Monday, April 24, stating that Bunyoni is being held at the National Intelligence Service […]
Burundian gospel music icon Apollinaire Habonimana will be singing in a concert in Kigali in May. Habonimana is a well known musician in Rwanda, and a number of his songs are widely used in church services. He will be one of the worshipers that will grace the “East African Gospel Festival,” an annual event that […]
Burundi’s Public Prosecutor, Sylvestre Nyandwi, announced that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, the country’s former prime minister, is in police custody. On April 19, Bunyoni was reported missing following a police search at his house as part of investigations that were ongoing. Nyandwi said in a statement released on April 23, that the warrant to search his […]
The authorities in Burundi are searching for former prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, seven months after he was dismissed in a high-level political purge. However, the reasons behind the search have not yet been clarified. Once the country’s police chief and security minister, Bunyoni was fired last September in the first major reshuffle at the top […]
The Heads of the East African Community organs and institutions must work hard to address factors that constrain the construction of a larger EAC internal market in order to increase its share in global trade and economy, Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, noted on March 29. The Chairperson of the EAC Summit, Ndayishimiye, was officially opening […]