Burundi's drum heritage takes center stage at UMUKOZO Cultural Festival

The streets of Bujumbura came alive with the sound of traditional drums as Burundi hosted the latest edition of the UMUKOZO Festival, a celebration of the country's rich cultural heritage. Held under the theme "Our Identity is Culture," the …

Burundi to raise government spending next fiscal year, helped by mining

A vendor sells a map of Africa along the streets of Bujumbura, Burundi/April 24, 2015/REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo BUJUMBURA, June 12 (Reuters) – Burundi plans to increase its government spending next fiscal year by about one-quarter, …

Burundi sees rise in HIV infections among youth as funding cuts bite

02:57 Health officials in Burundi have raised concerns over a rising number of HIV infections, particularly among young people, as reduced funding, stigma, and a decline in awareness campaigns weaken prevention efforts. Official figures indicate that more …

UK supports Rwanda and Burundi to strengthen Ebola preparedness

The United Kingdom has announced new support to strengthen preparedness for Ebola and other viral haemorrhagic diseases in Rwanda and Burundi, helping to reduce the risk of regional outbreaks. In Rwanda, the UK will provide up to £800,000 to support key …

EA business council seeks publication of trade list to boost Tanzania-Burundi cross-border trade

Arusha. The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged the governments of Tanzania and Burundi to publish an official list of commonly traded goods under the East African Community (EAC) Simplified Trade Regime (STR), saying the move would boost cross- …

Reimagining African storytelling through video mapping in Burundi

Historic buildings became giant digital canvases as Burundi hosted Africa’s first-ever AFRICA ON MAPPING Festival. Combining video projections, dance, poetry and technology, the event transformed Bujumbura into a hub of immersive artistic expression. For …

Two killed, seven injured in attacks blamed on DR Congo, Burundi forces

Cross-border lessons on regional urban displacement: Takeaways from Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania was hosting 164,901 refugees and other people of concern by the end of March 2026, according to government and UNHCR data. Data shows that 87,163 people, or 52.9 percent of the total, came from the Democratic Republic of Congo, …

DRC-Burundi Coalition Forces Mass Along Rwanda Border as Peace Process Hangs in Balance

17 Congolese social media has been proudly sharing the massive movement of troops from Kinshasa and other regions, heading to eastern Congo. KIGALI — Thousands of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) coalition troops have reportedly been deployed along …

Burundi : an open letter urges Burundi not to extradite Babunga Benjamin Watuna to the DRC

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 31, 2026 – Citizens, intellectuals, humanitarian actors, and human rights defenders from the Great Lakes region have addressed an open letter to Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who also serves as the current …