Burundi: Students boost food security with AI
The country, already one of the poorest in the world, is grappling with widespread shortages, soaring inflation—reportedly exceeding 40% monthly—and rising public anger.…
Congolese refugees in Burundi: Families separated by chaos of war
Burundi goes to the polls this Thursday to elect MPs and local councillors. But the election has already been heavily criticised, with many candidates disqualified by the electoral commission – including longtime…
Using wildlife conservation drones in Burundi
Burundi’s natural habitat was badly damaged during its civil war—and it's now under threat from population pressure and poaching. Conservation drones and local communities are helping protect wildlife.…
DR Congo conflict: Burundi hit by fallout
Luanda announced its plan to get Kinshasa and the M23 militia leaders around a table in the Angolan capital in the near future not long after Congolese president Felix Tshisekedi met with…
Congo conflict: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi
Burundi has been facing a massive influx of refugees as families flee fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). "Just in the first two weeks, we have received 42,000 people already…
Fighting mpox stigma key to ending Burundi outbreak
Burundi's mpox outbreak could end within weeks, if it gets adequate resources and enough is done to fight the stigma associated with the disease.…
The new normal: FRANCE 24 reports from Belarus to Burundi
In our show "The New Normal", which examines the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, FRANCE 24 brings you four reports from our correspondents around the globe.…
UN ‘extremely concerned’ as Burundi’s president appoints suspected rights abusers
A human rights report voiced disappointment at Burundi's new leader, who took power in June. The report cites political appointees accused of human rights abuses and lawlessness among Evariste Ndayishimiye's supporters.…
Burundi’s timid steps for a break with the past
Burundi's turnabout in handling the COVID-19 pandemic raised expectations of change in the country. But hopes were dampened by President Evariste Ndayishimiye's appointment of controversial figures to the government.…
Burundians Pay Their Last Respects To Late President Nkurunziza
On tonight's show, Burundi's late president Pierre Nkurunziza is buried in the capital as thousands attend his funeral, Madagascar marks 60 years of independence, and we bring you the Tanzanian miner who…
Burundi’s new president, Évariste Ndayishimiye, sworn in
Evariste Ndayishimiye questions the need to oppose the government, as he ... Burundi's new President Evariste Ndayishimiye warns opposition parties ... up the plate of the national symbol during his swearing-in ceremony.https://codex.wordpress.org/Excerpt…