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Sheikh Nayabagabo Salum was formally invested as the new Mufti (Leader) of the Islamic Community of Burundi (COMIBU) in a ceremony at the Ingoma Stadium in Gitega. Chaired by Sheikh Gihete Youssuf, the event was a solemn occasion marked by mutual pledges of support and commitments from both the newly appointed Mufti and the Islamic community.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second review under Burkina Faso’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, unlocking an immediate disbursement of approximately US$31.4 million (SDR 24.08 million). This brings total IMF support to the country to nearly US$94.3 million (SDR 72.24 million). Despite a challenging environment marked by ongoing security risks and...

The latest FIFA rankings, released in December 2024, highlight Morocco's continued dominance in African football, with the Atlas Lions

The African Union (AU) convened the third edition of its Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security in Bujumbura this week, bringing together over 800 youth leaders, government officials, and peace advocates from across the continent. Held from December 12-13, 2024, the event was organized by HE Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi and the...

Ademola Lookman became the seventh Nigerian to win the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award,

The Innovation Week 2024 competition wrapped up on Friday, the 13th, with a grand celebration held at the Presidential Palace in Bujumbura. The event highlighted the innovative spirit of Burundi's youth, with over 1,000 young people participating in the competition. Ten finalists were selected to showcase their ideas, each presenting projects aimed at solving some of the...

The U.S. Embassy in Burundi has announced new funding of USD $796,000 to revitalize the country’s agricultural sector and empower local farmers. The funding will support a five-year initiative, “Resilient Food Systems and Improved Local Sourcing through Private Sector-Led Market Access for Job Creation,” which is part of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s...

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye opened the 3rd Edition of the Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace, and Security, emphasizing the crucial role of education and skills development in empowering Africa's youth. The theme of this year's dialogue, "Strengthening the capacities of African youth for peace, education and enhanced coordination as catalysts for the implementation of...

In an exciting Day 2 of the inaugural East Africa Basketball Championship Cup (EABCC), Dar City secured a thrilling 69-65 victory over