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The Burundian government is stepping up measures to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever, after neighboring Tanzania reported cases of the disease. Health authorities are particularly concerned about the risk of cross-border transmission and are urging heightened vigilance among the population, particularly those living in provinces near the Tanzanian border.

On Jan. 23, 2024, Dr. Lydwine Baradahana, Burundi's Minister of Public Health, met with a delegation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The delegation, led by Dr. Ngashi Ngingo, the Technical Director for programs and continental coordinator of Mpox response efforts, visited Burundi to assist with the country's intra-action review of its...

M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have killed the military governor of North Kivu, continuing their advance on the regional capital, Goma. General Peter Chirimwami, 58, died from wounds sustained on Thursday in the town of Sake, according to reports from local officials and military sources. Chirimwami was...

On the night of January 21, 2025, Burundian soldiers intercepted a large illegal fuel shipment in the Rumonge region,

Burundi's Minister of Communication Technology and Media, Leocadie Ndacayisaba, told senators that the adoption of the East African Community (EAC) protocol on Regional Digital Integration (RDI) is crucial for improving the country’s ICT infrastructure. "The adoption of this protocol will facilitate the management of ICT services across the region and help us promote the availability, accessibility, and...

Tanzania has declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) after confirming one case and identifying 25 suspected cases in the Kagera region of northwestern Tanzania. The Marburg virus, a highly infectious and often fatal disease similar to Ebola, is transmitted to humans by fruit bats and monkeys. This marks the country’s second encounter with the virus,...

The National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) of Burundi is moving forward with preparations for the country’s 2025 elections, despite concerns raised by the African Union (AU) about a lack of financial support and international engagement. During a meeting with electoral partners on Friday, January 18, CENI Chairman Prosper Ntahorwamiye reassured attendees that the doors...

The Burundi Ministry of Defense has denied reports of heavy losses among its soldiers in recent clashes with M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The denial came in a statement from the ministry’s spokesman during a press conference this Thursday. Brigadier General Gaspard Baratuza, the spokesman for the Burundi National Defense...

World Bank Forecasts Weakest Long-Term Growth Outlook for Developing Economies Since 2000 The global economy is expected to stabilize over the next two years, but developing nations face significant challenges, according to the World Bank’s latest report on global economic prospects. The report, released on Tuesday, warns that developing economies, which account for 60%...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved two financial arrangements today for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), totaling approximately $2.77 billion to support the country's economic reforms and climate resilience efforts. The IMF approved a 38-month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for the DRC, worth SDR1,332.5 million...