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Persistent tensions on the border : the Malagarazi River is sweeping away the Burundian land, the Rutana court reacts firmly
SOS Médias Burundi Rutana, October 13, 2025 — As the Malagarazi River changes its course and sweeps away Burundian land to the benefit of Tanzania, border tensions are intensifying. The Rutana court has just struck hard, issuing two exemplary...

From Burundi to Washington: Recognizing the Warning Signs
Africa, Development & Aid, Global Governance, Headlines, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Carine Kaneza Nantulya is deputy Africa director at Human Rights Watch The forced deportations of immigrants without due process, violent crackdowns against...

General Alain Guillaume Bunyoni between life and death in Gitega
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, October 13, 2025 — Hospitalized since Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Gitega Regional Hospital in Burundi’s political capital, former Prime Minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni, sentenced to life jail for endangering the...

Kenya banks on foreign-based swimmers to post food results in Africa Zone 3 show
South Africa-based Neo Olengo /HANDOUT Kenya is banking on the foreign-based swimmers to post impressive results in the Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championship, starting tomorrow at Moi Stadium, Kasarani Aquatic Centre. South Africa-based Neo Olengo,...

Global Carbon Council to accelerate Africa’s carbon market infrastructure
Doha, Qatar: The Global Carbon Council (GCC) based in Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), the Global South’s first carbon market program accredited by ICAO for CORSIA scheme, has signed Memorandums of Agreement (MoAs) with national climate...

World Bank confirms Naira is no longer among Africa’s weakest currencies in new ranking
The World Bank has revealed that the Nigerian currency has exited the list of weakest-performing currencies in Africa The position followed a gain of about 5.07% in 2025, credited to reforms under President Tinubu, which have boosted reserves...
IT’S A BIG CARTEL: FAZ Vice-President Mutale Ng’andu Confirms Black Market Ticket Scandal
… Says FAZ Expected To Raise K4 Million Against Morocco But Only K1.2 Million Was Collected … Six People Have Been Arrested For Selling Tickets Without The Authority Of The Association FAZ Vice-President Mutale Ng’andu has confirmed revelations...

GCC to accelerate Africa’s carbon market infrastructure with key national agreements
Tribune News Network Doha The Global Carbon Council (GCC) based in Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), the Global South’s first carbon market programme accredited by ICAO for CORSIA scheme, has signed memorandums of agreement (MoAs) with...

QSTP-based Global Carbon Council to accelerate Africa's carbon market infrastructure with key national agreements
The Global Carbon Council (GCC) based in Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), the Global South’s first carbon market programme accredited by ICAO for CORSIA scheme, has signed Memorandums of Agreement (MoAs) with national climate institutions...

Mahama (Rwanda) : a WFP data update raises concerns
SOS Médias Burundi Mahama, October 13, 2025 — The World Food Program (WFP) has launched an exercise to update the data of its beneficiaries in the Mahama refugee camp in eastern Rwanda. Officially, this is a simple census to harmonize the figures....

Bubanza : selective water distribution, anger grows in the district town center
SOS Médias Burundi Bubanza, October 13, 2025 – As water shortages worsen in the center of the Bubanza district town center, residents are denouncing unequal distribution between neighborhoods. Accusations of favoritism and corruption are targeting...
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Preview: Gabon vs Burundi - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Gabon and Burundi, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Locked in a fierce two-horse race for Group F’s direct ticket to the 2026 World Cup, Gabon welcome...

Capital Cities and Foreign Legal Research
Recently, I was tasked with a particularly complicated legal research question which involved one of my favorite topics: capital cities. The information and analysis we needed was only available to us once we managed to see the pieces through the...

Burundi : the Prime Minister calls for local consumption to preserve foreign currencies
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 8, 2025 — Faced with the scarcity of foreign currencies and the continued depreciation of the Burundi franc, the Burundian government is calling for a change in economic behavior. Prime Minister Nestor...

EU Backs Rwanda-DR Congo Economic Integration Negotiated by U.S.
1 L-R: Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, Jozef Sikela, Massad Boulos and Tesi Rusagara The European Commission has pledged its support to the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), a new initiative aimed at deepening economic ties and fostering...

Business News | MCPL Fortifies Financial Strength with Comprehensive Trade Credit Insurance Cover, Paving the Way for Accelerated Global Growth
VMPL New Delhi [India], October 9: The fast-growing ceramic brand strengthens its foundation for sustainable expansion with insured receivables, global partnerships and a 25-30% CAGR vision backed by financial discipline and design innovation....

Financial Reports Accuse FONAREV of Alleged Fraud, As Reparations Fund Turned into Slush Fund
Created to embody a historic response to conflict-related sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the National Reparations Fund (FONAREV) has, within a few years, become one of the country’s biggest financial scandals, recent...

Business News | President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia
BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in...

Tanzania clubs on the verge of historic CAF Cup milestone
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is on the brink of making football history in the CAF continental club championships as all four of its representatives, Young Africans (Yanga), Simba SC, Azam FC and Singida Black Stars, stand a strong chance of qualifying...

Education voices | International trade union cooperation promotes occupational health and safety for teachers in Burundi
Since 2021, the STEB has been conducting a cooperation project with the French union SNES-FSU to improve occupational health and safety in Burundi’s schools. Rémy Nsengiyumva, President of the STEB, reflects on the progress made with this...