Burundi shows that land rights are key to economic stability

Ahead of the Global Land Forum (GLF) in Colombia in June, we must place land rights at the centre of discussions on sustainability. Dennis Omukunde is the regional communication coordinator at the International Land Coalition (ILC) Africa and Hilaire …

Inside Ex-FAR/FDLR unholy alliance with Burundi’s CNDD-FDD that spans 30 years

The UN says thousands fleeing DRC conflict into Burundi

The United Nations says around 50,000 people have fled the conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and crossed into Burundi in the past two weeks. Reporter Eddy Esango of VOA’s French and Lingala Services spoke to UNHCR representative, …

Burundi Troops Leave Somalia as AUSSOM Faces Dispute Over Force Size

AU and Somalia agree on AUSSOM troops number MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union (AU) has agreed with Somalia on the exact number of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) service members who will work in the Horn of …

Burundi ends Somalia deployment after 18 years over troop allocation dispute

Wednesday February 26, 2025 Burundian peacekeepers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) stand in formation during a military drill in Mogadishu. The withdrawal marks the end of an 18-year deployment as Somalia moves toward …

Burundi : mysterious disappearance of two commissioners of the CVR – forced resignation or set-up?

Since the beginning of February, two commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) of Burundi, its vice-chairperson Clément Noé Ninziza and commissioner Aloys Batungwanayo, have been missing. According to sources close to the missing …

Burundi Troops Deploy In Eastern DRC As UK Suspends Aid To Rwanda

Burundian troops, allied with Kinshasa, have been deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to counter the advances of M23 rebels, as the United Kingdom announced a suspension of most direct bilateral aid to Rwanda over its alleged support for …

Burundi troops deploy in eastern DRC's Uvira as M23 rebels close in

Burundi troops — allies of Kinshasa — have been still deploying in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels were quickly approaching the town of Uvira which sits on the northwestern tip of Lake Tanganyika, opposite Bujumbura, …

Burundi troops deploy in east DRC, as UK pauses most aid

Burundi troops -- allies of Kinshasa -- were still deploying Tuesday in east DR Congo, as the UK announced it was suspending most direct bilateral aid to Rwanda over an offensive by M23 fighters that UN experts say is supported by soldiers from the east …

Chris Hani municipality to welcome Burundi diplomatic visit

The Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) is gearing up to host the Burundi Ambassador to SA, Alexis Bukuru, on a diplomatic visit on Wednesday. The ambassador will be joined by East African Investment Trade Promotion Agency CEO Robert Mugalula and …