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Tackling the 20 million annually in adolescent pregnancies

GENEVA — The World Health Organization is calling for urgent global action to prevent adolescent pregnancies and end child marriage, warning that...

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Tackling the 20 million annually in adolescent pregnancies

GENEVA — The World Health Organization is calling for urgent global action to prevent adolescent pregnancies and end child marriage, warning that...

UN Labor Agency warns of safety risks amid AI revolution, cites opportunities for safer workplaces

GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations’ labor agency is urging governments and businesses to strengthen oversight of artificial intelligence and automation technologies...

World Bank Expands Private Sector Investment Lab for Job Creation

WASHINGTON — The World Bank Group on Wednesday launched the next phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, broadening both its membership...

Yoweri Museveni’s stance on anti-LGBTQ laws and economic growth

KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has said that despite international backlash and financial sanctions over his country's anti-LGBTQ legislation, Uganda's...

Burundi’s Central Bank aims for full digital transformation

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — The Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB) is moving ahead with its ambitious plan to fully digitize the...

Food prices soar amid rising inflation in Burundi

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — Burundi's annual inflation rate rose to 40.9% in March 2025, up from 39.7% the previous month, driven largely by...

US urges Total withdrawal of M23 from eastern DRC

The United States has reiterated its concern over the ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), calling for an immediate...

Burundi’s Central Bank aims for full digital transformation

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — The Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB) is moving ahead with its ambitious plan to fully digitize the...

UN Labor Agency warns of safety risks amid AI revolution, cites opportunities for safer workplaces

GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations’ labor agency is urging governments and businesses to strengthen oversight of artificial intelligence and automation technologies...

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Yoweri Museveni’s stance on anti-LGBTQ laws and economic growth

KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has said that despite international backlash and financial sanctions over his country's anti-LGBTQ legislation, Uganda's...

US urges Total withdrawal of M23 from eastern DRC

The United States has reiterated its concern over the ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), calling for an immediate...

Urgent call for peace in South Sudan amid rising tensions

JUBA, South Sudan— A top United Nations official on Tuesday warned that South Sudan is edging dangerously close to full-scale conflict amid...

New Tax Rules Stir Controversy Among Rwandan Wedding Couples

A document circulating on social media has stirred controversy in Rwanda, as it appears to require couples organizing weddings to submit tax...

UNICEF: Nearly Half of Rape Survivors in DRC Are Children

GENEVA — Children make up nearly half of the estimated 10,000 victims of rape and sexual violence recorded in the Democratic Republic...

Burundi’s Central Bank aims for full digital transformation

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — The Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB) is moving ahead with its ambitious plan to fully digitize the country's financial system by November 2025, officials announced during a stakeholder...

BUSINESS

UN Labor Agency warns of safety risks amid AI revolution, cites opportunities for safer workplaces

GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations’ labor agency is urging governments and businesses to strengthen oversight of artificial intelligence and automation technologies...

World Bank Expands Private Sector Investment Lab for Job Creation

WASHINGTON — The World Bank Group on Wednesday launched the next phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, broadening both its membership...

Burundi’s Central Bank aims for full digital transformation

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — The Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB) is moving ahead with its ambitious plan to fully digitize the...

Food prices soar amid rising inflation in Burundi

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — Burundi's annual inflation rate rose to 40.9% in March 2025, up from 39.7% the previous month, driven largely by...

IMF urges urgent reforms as inflation hits 39% in Burundi

Fund warns of macroeconomic instability, calls for unified exchange rate and tighter monetary policy BUJUMBURA, Burundi The International Monetary...
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Burundi Dominates Seychelles with 5-0 Victory in World Cup Qualifier

In a commanding performance, Burundi secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Seychelles in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match on March 25, 2025,...

Top Players to Watch in CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations is the most prestigious competition on the African continent. It is the meeting place for the...

Gabon, Benin, Uganda & More: AFCON 2025 Team Insights

Gabon, Benin, Uganda, Botswana, and Zimbabwe are returning to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations finals after...

Burundi Aims for Strong Return to FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Zone 5 Qualifiers

Burundi is preparing for a significant return to the FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Qualifiers, scheduled for February 3-8 in Cairo, Egypt. It’s...

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