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Burundi scraps off ban on BBC after 3 years

Burundi government has lifted sanctions against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) after almost three years since it was banned to […]

EU lifts sanctions on Burundi

The European Union announced on Tuesday that it would lift sanctions on Burundi that were imposed in 2016. In a communique, the […]

Burundi sacks all married government officials who have side chics

Burundi’s President, Evariste Ndayishimiye, has decided to sack all married government officials with ‘illegal unions’ outside their marriage. The new […]

Burundi nods to COVID-19 Vaccine

Burundi is finally changing its notion towards Covid vaccination. The country which was among those that had not yet begun […]

Row in Burundi over Muslim morning prayer call

Muslim leaders in Burundi have disowned a cleric’s criticism against the interior minister after he asked that Sheikhs keep the […]

Burundian army official killed in ambush

At least eight people including a Burundian army official were killed on Sunday night along the Bujumbura-Gitega road around Muramvya […]

Burundi wants to release thousands of inmates to ease overcrowding

Burundi is set to release thousands of inmates to ease overcrowding in the east African nation’s prisons. Some 5,255 prisoners or roughly 40 […]

Pilot who has been flying Kenyans for 8 years with fake B+ KCSE certificate arrested

KENYA – A pilot has been charged with forging a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate. Ahmad Nassir Dirie Olow […]

Burundi’s Former President Dies

Former President of Burundi Pierre Buyoya has died aged 71, his cousin and a diplomatic source have confirmed to the […]

3 Burundians Face Years in Prison for Stoning President

Three people have been sentenced to 30 years in prison in Burundi after being accused of throwing stones at the […]

Woman marries fiancé who was involved in serious crash 3 days to wedding

A young couple in Burundi’s northern city of Kirundo have surprised many by proceeding with their wedding plans despite the […]

Burundi Couple Marries Days After Motorbike Crash

A young couple in Burundi’s northern city of Kirundo have surprised many by proceeding with their wedding plans despite the […]

Burundi President Honours Nkurunziza’s Son

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has awarded a hero’s medal to the eldest son of former President Pierre Nkurunziza. Lieutenant Kelly […]

Gunmen attack Rwandan village near Burundi border

Gunmen attacked a village in south-western Rwanda near the border with Burundi in the wee hours of Saturday. Rwanda’s army […]

Burundi court rules president-elect, Evariste Ndayishimiye, should be sworn in

Burundi’s Constitutional Court has ruled that President-elect Evariste Ndayishimiye should be sworn in as soon as possible as the country’s […]

Burundians ordered to play gospel songs, avoid gatherings to mourn Nkurunziza

Social distancing, staying at home and observing curfew hours are some of the directives that most countries around the world […]

Burundi Election Campaign Starts Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Violence

In preparations for next month’s presidential elections, campaigning is underway in Burundi amid Coronavirus pandemic. Seven candidates are vying for […]

Customers Ask for Tents Outside Banks

After the president of Malawi, Peter Mutharika instructed that people should avoid gatherings, banks also have trimmed number of customers […]