Ethiopia said Monday that any discussion of the Blue Nile must account for the fact that the river originates in its highlands, a day after the African Union's chairperson...
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Burundi passes law to crack down on sexual abuse of adult students
Burundi’s Parliament has passed legislation expanding criminal penalties for sexual abuse and harassment in schools, closing a legal loophole that previously left adult students...
Burundi’s E-Justice platform to allow online criminal complaints and case tracking
Burundi is preparing a digital justice platform that will allow citizens to file certain criminal complaints online and track the progress of their cases,...
Ethiopia asserts Blue Nile, Red Sea interests as Egypt dispute persists
Ethiopia said Monday that any discussion of the Blue Nile must account for the fact that the river originates in its highlands, a day...
Burundi adopts Right-to-Information Law, with broad exceptions
Burundi's Senate unanimously adopted a bill on Tuesday establishing a legal right of access to public information, according to a post on the Senate's...
Burundi asks landowners for millions in new road fees
Burundi will require property owners along roads chosen for paving to contribute toward construction costs, a plan that adds a new direct charge on...
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Fally Ipupa lights up Bujumbura, drawing fans across borders
Burundi Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa brought Bujumbura to its feet Sunday night, headlining a concert that pulled fans from across Burundi and neighboring DR Congo for one of the...
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Can Burundians learn to Vacation at Home?
Burundi has spent years pitching its lakes, waterfalls, forests and tea plantations to the outside world. Now tourism officials are asking a more basic...
Unlocking Burundi: Why Africa’s Heart Is the Next Great Travel Frontier
Tucked into the heart of East Africa's Great Lakes region, Burundi is a country whose dramatic geography and deep-rooted traditions are quietly capturing the...
Burundi plans Chimpanzee Sanctuary for animals held in Kenya
Burundi is considering bringing home chimpanzees now housed in Kenya and building a national sanctuary for them. A preliminary study puts the construction cost...


