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.…
Last days of campaigning before elections in Burundi
The right-hand man of DR Congo's president is temporarily relieved of his duties because of a corruption trial. Vital Kamerhe denies skimming more than $50 million off public funds. Also, crowds of…
Jigawa records 51 new COVID-19 cases and one death, Gunmen kill five soldiers in Borno and more
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Burundi remains untouched by COVID-19
Life continues as normal in Burundi, one of a handful of countries in Africa that appear to have escaped COVID-19 so far.…
Could Burundi’s Nkurunziza be eyeing a return to monarchy?
In Burundi, surprise turns to suspicion after Pierre Nkurunziza's announcement he won't be seeking re-election.…
Burundi approves new constitution extending presidential term limit
Voters in Burundi have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, ushering in changes that could let the president stay in power to 2034, the electoral commission said on Monday (May 21).…
Burundi-born visual artist ‘Chris Schwagga’ narrates the plight of refugees through the lens
Burundi-born, Rwanda-based photographer Christian Mbanza aka 'Chris Schwagga' held a one man photo exhibition dubbed 'refuge' a term he describes as his own way of paying homage to his new host country.…
Burundian activist: ‘What has Nkurunziza done for his people?’
Justice and respect for human rights is what the exiled activist, Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, wants for Burundi. In May 2018, Burundians will vote in a referendum that could extend President Nkurunziza's term…
Police seek missing Burundi robotics teens seen at Canadian border
U.S. law enforcement authorities are seeking six teenagers from Burundi who went missing after an academic robotics competition in Washington, D.C. Two of them were spotted crossing the border into Canada.…
Are African countries right to quit the International Criminal Court?
With South Africa, Burundi and Gambia announcing they are to leave the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, international media are asking if the Hague-based institution is in the process of crumbling.…
Tanzania struggles to provide for Burundi refugees
About 130,000 Burundians have fled to Tanzania because of violence at home. Tanzania’s government says it’s struggling to provide what they need to survive.…