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DRC signs treaty of the accession into the EAC

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has finally joined East African Community (EAC) after the signing of the treaty of accession to...

NEWS

Sustainable economic recovery key for COMESA member states

During the 21st COMESA Heads of State Summit held in Cairo, Egypt on 23rd, November 2021, Burundi president Evariste Ndayishimiye called on...

Beef consumption set to resume in Burundi

The slaughtering and the consumption of beef is expected to resume in Burundi after months of ban on beef, goat and mutton...

‘Highly provocative’: China military drills resume around Taiwan

China has resumed its largest-ever military exercises in the waters around the self-ruled island of Taiwan, with the territory’s defence ministry saying...

Burundi’s prime minister, Vice President sworn in

Burundi's public security minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni swearing in as the prime minister of the new government of president Evariste Ndayishimiye...

Burundi imposes speed limit for vehicles countrywide

The Burundi ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security has since last week started implementing the implementation of speed limits for vehicles...

U Talk adds Kirundi language on its Application

Euro Talk (U Talk) language learning company added Kirundi language on its long list of languages in efforts to open doors to...

A 16 year old looks to ease business, services in East Africa

A 16 year old entrepreneur Ansh Sheth is setting up his legacy in East Africa through training the disadvantaged women on building...

Q&A with Pierre Nkurikiye, the Artist

Pierre Nkurikiye aka Cinjire is a 44 year old Burundian, a father and a devoted Christian. He is an artist song writer,...

Burundi records eight new COVID-19 cases

Patients who had tested positive early this month were retested and four of them tested negative and said to have recovered. PHOTO|FILE.

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POLITICS

Clergies required to have a minimum of bachelor’s degree in Burundi

Religious leaders in Burundi will be required to have at least a bachelor’s degree in order to be able to lead worshiping...

Ndayishimiye bemoans country’s judicial system

Burundi’s president Evariste Ndayishimiye last week bemoaned over the country’s judicial system on failing to give justice for Burundians and foreigners living...

Anti-corruption jigsaw starts rolling in Burundi

At least 19 police officers and 4 local administrative officials were expelled from their offices after being linked to corruption and other related...

EALA criticizes Council of Ministers, Secretariat over inconsistent annual report

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a sitting in Kigali this Tuesdaycriticized the Council of Ministers’ failure to

Somalia negotiations to join EAC Kicks-off

Negotiations for Somalia to join the the East African Community (EAC) kicked off this Tuesday August, 22nd in Kenya’s capital Nairobi.

UN report warns of devastating climate change in China

A newly published report by a UN agency has warned that China will be among the countries hardest hit by global warming. According to a report published by UN Intergovernmental...

BUSINESS

A New Era of Connectivity: Starlink Launches in Burundi

In a groundbreaking announcement today, Elon Musk revealed via X that Starlink, the satellite internet service, is now available in Burundi.

EAC Calls for Tech-Driven Cross-Border Payment System

The East African Community (EAC) is urging its central banks to adopt technology to improve cross-border payments within the region.

USAID, TradeMark Africa, and EABC Unveil $508K AfCFTA Trade Boost Initiative

A transformative $508,000 partnership involving USAID, TradeMark Africa (TMA), and the East African Business Council (EABC)

Burundi Embraces Digital Trade to realize AfCFTA

In a significant boost to Burundi's trade ambitions, the East African Business Council (EABC), in collaboration with the EU Technical Assistance Facility (EU-TAF) and

Business Leaders Set Priorities for Enhanced East African Trade and Investment

Regional business leaders recently engaged with the new EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva, during the EABC CEOs-EAC Secretary
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EALA criticizes Council of Ministers, Secretariat over inconsistent annual report

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a sitting in Kigali this Tuesdaycriticized the Council of Ministers’ failure to

Burundi play maker’s funeral causes outrage

Former Burundi football play maker Papy Faty’s funeral has caused outrage in the country after his remains were received at Bujumbura international airport...

Millions in Pakistan without digital ID card: Rights activists

After three years of repeated attempts to get her digital national identity card, Rubina, a woman from Pakistan’s largest city of Karachi, decided...

Burundi’s prime minister, Vice President sworn in

Burundi's public security minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni swearing in as the prime minister of the new government of president Evariste Ndayishimiye in...

Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye vows to fight for equality

During his maiden speech in the country’s political capital Gitega, President Ndayishimiye said that all Burundians are equal with no exception. PHOTO|Burundi Times.

Burundi accuses Rwanda of attacking its military position

Burundi and Rwandan police greeting each other in 2018 at the Ruhwa border post located in Cibitoke province. PHOTO|Burundi Times

Michigan man driving during viral Zoom court hearing had license suspension lifted in 2022

A Michigan man who went viral after a judge noticed him driving while he attended a virtual Zoom court hearing with a "suspended...

8 Burundians held in Uganda 

At least eight Burundian girls were held last week in Uganda while being trafficked to the Asian countries according to the security officials...

3.4 million Affected by floods in E.Africa

In Burundi, heavy rains in December damaged more than 470 houses and displaced over 3,700 people, increasing the number of people affected to...