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Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:33:52 GMT
Local Witnesses Claim to Have Seen Burundian Troops in Eastern DRC
[RFI] Burundian troops have been sighted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to reports from French news agency AFP, which cites local sources.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:31:43 GMT
Outgoing AMISOM Burundi Contingent Commander Talks About Achievements
[Dalsan Radio] The outgoing commander of the AMISOM Burundi contingent, Brig Gen. Telesphore Barandereka, has attributed his contingent's victories over Al-Shabaab to the existing cordial relations with Somali security forces and residents of Hirshab...

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:07:18 GMT
Cabinet Approves Egypt-Burundi Mutual Visa Exemption
[Egypt Online] The government has approved an agreement between Egypt and Burundi on the mutual exemption of visa for holders of diplomatic, special and mission passports.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:05:27 GMT
World Bank Provides a Boost to Burundi's Social Protection System
[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank Group has approved $150 million in financing to continue supporting Burundi's social protection sector through the new "Cash for Jobs" (Cash4Jobs) Project. The objectives of this project are to strengthen the...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:35:28 GMT
Speaker Rejects Amendments to Bill to Allow Rwanda, Burundi Advocates to Practise in Kenya
[East African] The standoff between Kenya's Attorney General Paul Kihara and the National Assembly is set to delay the determination on whether lawyers from Burundi and Rwanda will be allowed to practise in Kenya.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:29:42 GMT
Lobby Pushes for Media Freedom
[East African] The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) remains sceptical on whether the latest policy shift by Washington on Burundi sanctions will guarantee freedom of the Press in a country where news media is crying foul over continuous harassm...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:19:14 GMT
Dozens Die as Fire Sweeps Through Prison
[DW] A huge fire tore through an overcrowded prison in Burundi, claiming 38 lives and injuring many more.



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