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Gitega Central Market Closes at 4 p.m. Amid Tensions Over Restrictions At around 4 p.m., a frenzy takes over the stalls of Gitega Central Market. Traders hurriedly pack up their goods, quickly close their stalls, and the sound of padlocks can be heard as they […]
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Rwanda Reminds Belgium That FDLR Must Be Dismantled After Restoring Diplomatic Ties On the evening of September 22, 2026, Rwanda and Belgium announced that they had restored diplomatic relations after 18 months of tensions that had led to the suspension of diplomatic activities between the […]
International
37 people have died at a detention facility in Minna MINNA, Nigeria — September 2026 Thirty-seven people have died at a detention facility in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, after being arrested over alleged illegal gold-mining activities. Many of those who died were young people. According […]
International
Despite the suspension of Ntahangwa’s municipal administrator, Alexis Havyarimana, following serious accusations of mismanagement of public funds, the municipal council has stated that no criminal proceedings have been initiated to date, even though some sources mention two arrests. Experts in good governance are raising concerns […]
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He wasn’t elected, but he made his mark on the election. Jacques Nshimirimana, the Burundian candidate for the UN Human Rights Committee, garnered 67 votes out of 175 voting states, finishing 10th out of 16 candidates. This performance is all the more remarkable given that […]
International
On June 18, 2026, Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye will complete six years in office and begin the seventh and final year of his first term. After six years in power, opinions remain divided. Some believe several sectors have declined or stagnated, while others note significant […]
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In an interview with Rajii Media TV on June 6, 2026, Kefa Nibizi, president of the Codebu party, stated that both parties would benefit from overcoming their differences and prioritizing dialogue rather than resorting to the ongoing legal proceedings before the Supreme Court. According to […]
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Minister Nduhungirehe, in an interview with Igihe newspaper, said that it is difficult for Rwanda to return to that organization, because it has been shown that it and its commission are being used extensively by the DRC, to the point of deliberately violating its founding […]
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Burundi : patriotism celebrated in Gitega amid political tensions National unity speeches and governance debates on June 8th Buhumuza, June 8, 2026 – The festivities marking the National Patriotism Day were celebrated on Monday in the political capital, Gitega, in the presence of President Évariste […]
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Nakivale (Uganda) : 13 suspected Ebola cases isolated in a tense camp Nakivale, June 8, 2026 – Fears of a possible Ebola outbreak are gripping the Nakivale refugee camp in southwestern Uganda after thirteen suspected cases were quarantined. Health authorities are closely monitoring their condition […]
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The office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs in the DRC reports that 202,000 Congolese have fled their homes since the beginning of this year, 2023, in the province of Ituri, in eastern Congo. Insecurity caused by armed clashes is at the origin of this […]
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Kirundo, May 20, 2026 — Unusual military movements, increased night patrols, and growing travel restrictions are fueling a climate of anxiety in Butanyerera province, northern Burundi. In this region bordering Rwanda, residents are reporting suspicious deployments of armed men and fear a deterioration of the […]
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Bujumbura, May 9, 2026 — In Bujumbura, Burundi’s commercial capital and home to UN agencies and the central government, the electoral process leading up to the 2027 presidential election is unfolding amidst high political tensions, marked by a boycott by part of the opposition and […]
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