East African Community Pursues Political Confederation Amid Remittance Challenges
At the 24th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State on November 30, 2024, leaders focused on two major issues:
Burundi Concludes the 18th Edition of the Peace Torch Ceremony in Kayanza
President Évariste Ndayishimiye, accompanied by his family and high-ranking officials, presided over the closing ceremony of the 18th
Burundi Marks 35th Anniversary of World Children’s Day
The Independent National Commission for Human Rights in Burundi (CNIDH) commemorated the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention on the Rights
Burundi’s Supreme Court Chief justice sworn in
Amb. Gamaliel Nkurunziza was sworn in as the new Chief justice of the country’s Supreme Court on November 19th, 2024
Prosecutor Seeks 12-Year Sentence and Fine for Journalist Sandra Muhoza
The public prosecutor in Burundi has requested a 12-year prison sentence and a fine of one million Burundian Francs (FBU) for journalist Sandra Muhoza,
U.S. Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Eastern DRC Amid Violations by M23 Group
The United States has raised alarms over escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a series of ceasefire
58 Burundian Migrants Arrested in Zambia
The National Observatory for the Fight Against Transnational Crime (ONLCT) has expressed deep concern over the recent arrest of 58
Child Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Rutana sentenced Niyongere Egide accused of trafficking, to 10 years of penal servitude on
120 Million Girls Out of School: A Call to Action on International Day of the Girl
On October 11th as the world marked the 2024 International Day of the Girl, the stark reality remains that 120 million
Burundi Prepares for 2025 Elections as Citizens Encouraged to Contribute
As preparations for the 2025 elections in Burundi advance, the Ministry of Interior, Community Development and Public