[New Times] The AFC/M23 movement has strongly criticised Burundi's request to join the ongoing peace processes aimed at resolving the crisis in eastern DR Congo, describing the initiative as a "trap" that would undermine efforts toward a settlement.

[Daily News] Burundi -- SINCE late July 2024, Burundi has been actively responding to a mpox outbreak that had affected nearly 5000 people by mid-October 2025.