Nine new envoys present credentials to Iran’s foreign minister

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received copies of credentials from the newly accredited ambassadors of Ethiopia, Estonia, Djibouti, Laos, Cambodia, Burundi, Latvia, Myanmar, and Nepal in a Saturday ceremony, signaling Tehran’s...

Burundi faces five-day blackout, worsening fuel shortage

Much of Burundi has been living without electricity since Monday, with the capital Bujumbura paralysed, as the country also experiences fuel shortages, AFP learned Friday from multiple sources. The tiny African Great Lakes nation is among the...

It's make-or-break for Team Kenya in Billie Jean King Cup clash

African Games champion Angela Okutoyi in the past event/ HANDOUT It's a make-or-break for Team Kenya as they face Morocco in a pivotal Billie Jean King Cup clash on Saturday in Windhoek, Namibia. At stake is a promotion slot to Group 2 in 2026,...

Burundi’s New Foreign Minister – Social Media Past Shows He’s Deep FDLR Sympathiser

2 Dr Edouard Bizimana Burundi’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Dr. Edouard Bizimana, is facing mounting scrutiny over a series of inflammatory tweets that critics say portray him as sympathetic to the FDLR — a militia group composed in part of...

Burundi : BRB bets on the Chinese Yuan, the civil society fears adverse effects

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 6, 2025 — The Burundi Central Bank (BRB) has authorized, in a pilot phase, the use of the Chinese Yuan (RMB) to pay for imports from China. Twenty Burundian companies operating in the production, industry, and...

Burundi : Ndayishimiye tightens his control with a reduced government and strategic returns

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 5, 2025 – A few hours after appointing Nestor Ntahontuye as Prime Minister, President Évariste Ndayishimiye unveiled, through his spokesperson Rosine Guilène Gatoni, the composition of a remodeled government....

Burundi : Kenny Claude Nduwimana challenges the president in an open letter regarding his prolonged detention

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 5, 2025 – In an open letter sent to President Évariste Ndayishimiye, Burundian journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana denounces his arbitrary detention that has lasted for twenty months, even though he was only...

Kenya charges two Burundians with illegal possession of elephant tusks

Two Burundians have been charged by a Kenyan court with illegally possessing and trading in wildlife trophies as authorities intensify a crackdown on wildlife crimes. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said Gakiza Sulemani and Nkunubumwe Celecius...

Burundi: Ndayishimiye shakes up cabinet, appoints new Prime Minister

Burundi and M23 Exchange Prisoners of War

Burundi has recovered 20 of its soldiers who were captured in combat by the M23 rebel movement since 2023. In return, M23 received the same number of its fighters who had been detained by Burundian authorities, according to reliable sources cited...

Gervais Ndirakobuca, the former Prime Minister with a controversial past, wins the presidency of the Burundian Senate

SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, August 5, 2025 – Former Prime Minister and police general Gervais Ndirakobuca was unanimously elected President of the Burundian Senate on Tuesday, during the formal opening of the 7th legislature in the chamber of...

Top 10 African countries with the most improvement in government balance from

The gap between a government's income (mostly from taxes, grants, and other sources) and expenses is measured by this fiscal indicator. Stronger financial management and more economic stability are indicated when a government continuously reports...

Washington temporarily closes its doors to Burundians

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 4, 2025 – The United States Embassy in Burundi announced on Monday that the issuance of U.S. visas to Burundian citizens is temporarily suspended “due to repeated violations.” The statement reiterated that each...

Tanzania : new threats of forced repatriation of Burundian refugees

SOS Médias Burundi Kigoma, August 2, 2025 – Tanzanian authorities are increasing pressure on Burundian refugees, this time resorting to covert threats relayed by humanitarian organizations. These organizations have warned the refugees that their...

Human trafficking : ONLCT warns of the plight of Burundian migrants imprisoned in Tanzania

SOS Médias Burundi, Bujumbura, August 3, 2025 – On the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, celebrated on July 30, the National Observatory for the Fight against Transnational Crime (ONLCT) “Where is your Brother?” warns of a...

Photo of the week : Burundian teachers flee a system on its end

Between low wages, precarious living conditions, and a lack of prospects, more and more primary and secondary school teachers are leaving the small east African nation. The National Teachers’ Union of Burundi (SNEB) is sounding the alarm. A...

Nestor Ntahontuye, former Minister of Finance, becomes Prime Minister of Burundi

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 5, 2025 — President Évariste Ndayishimiye appointed Nestor Ntahontuye as Prime Minister on Tuesday, according to a presidential decree signed on August 5. His appointment was preceded, the same day, by the...

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

US suspends visas for Burundian citizens over “repeated violations”

The United States Embassy in Burundi has announced a temporary suspension of U.S. visa issuance for Burundian citizens, citing “repeated violations” and high overstay rates. The decision, which took effect on Monday, is a blow to many Burundians...

Billie Jean King Cup makes Namibian debut

Hilma Nalupe The Central Tennis Club in Windhoek is abuzz with talent this week as Namibia plays host to the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup for the very first time. From 4 to 9 August, 12 African nations, Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Ghana,...