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According to the Burundi public security minister more than 60 people were arrested in connection the violence that was witnessed between Ruling party CNDD-FDD supporters and the leading opposition (CNL) militants. PHOTO| FILE Burundian government have warned party leaders and supporters over confrontation that has led to two people losing their lives and more...

In this three-team group, Namibia (5 points), Burundi (4 points) and Cameroon (4 points) are all within a good chance of qualifying. Cameroon and Burundi meet on 12 September, and if one of the two teams wins the other will be automatically eliminated

Burundi’s Ministry of Health have declared Cholera an epidemic in Bujumbura and warned residents to continue practicing hygiene measures a mid spike in new Cholera cases.

The Board of the East African Business Council (EABC) held its 84th Meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and outlined priorities set to boost intra-EAC trade and investments. In her speech to the 84th EABC Board Meeting, the Chairperson Ms. Angelina Ngalula lauded the EABC Secretariat for championing the adoption of 35% as the 4th band of...

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) this week called for member states to implement the Lake Victoria act in efforts to reduce the increased number of accidents in the lake. EALA indicated that Lake Victoria Basin Commission need to establish a maritime transportation to be able to track the maritime accident on the water.

The East African Business Council, COMESA and SADC Business Council have officially launched and formed the African Tripartite Business Council to spearhead the inclusion of private sector policy proposals into the negotiations of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement and the African Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA).  This is one of the resolutions...

GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and producer Burna Boy will co-headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi®, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday 10 June. Known for his global chart-topping hits Last Last and It's Plenty, the Nigerian star will bring his energy and...

The National Observatory for the Fight against Transnational Crime (ONLCT) said that atleast 19 Burundians were

Burundi parliament and the senate this Wednesday unanimously voted Gervais Ndirakobuca as the country’s Prime Minister replacing Alain Guillaume Bunyoni after two years in the office. Alain Guillaume Bunyoni who is the former public security minister took over the new office of the Prime Minister in 2020 after the country’s constitution was amended scrapping...

The number increased after 89 people were tested for the virus including contact tracing of the previously infected patients. PHOTO|FILE On Sunday 17th the Burundi health ministry announced 15 new Coronavirus cases according to the tests that were conducted earlier this month. The number increased after 89 people were tested for...