Press Releases

International Committee of the Red Cross

In 2025, the RD focused on activities linked to the impact of armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and URB troops deployments in other African contexts.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) According to reports, participants at a United Nations security meeting in Bujumbura have urged greater regional cooperation to promote lasting peace and sustainable development across Central Africa.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has announced a voluntary repatriation program for Congolese refugees living in the country, according to reports.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

ATLANTA, GA, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) brought entrepreneurs, investors, corporate partners, and industry experts from across the country to Atlanta for its 2026 Annual Conference,...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, working alongside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, announced Monday a voluntary repatriation initiative aimed at enabling thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo to return...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, together with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), announced on Monday a voluntary repatriation program aimed at assisting thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo...

South African Government

Your Excellency, my brother President Félix Tshisekedi, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jean Kaseya, The leadership of the National Institute for Biomedical Research,...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

TYSONS, Va., April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Global Systems (DGS) and BroadSat hosted government leaders and ambassadors from various African nations to discuss national development in the digital age. Bringing together representatives...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Burundi has blamed M23 insurgents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) for executing a bombing operation on its soil.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) At least 13 civilians have died and dozens more were injured following a series of powerful blasts at an ammunition depot in Burundi’s largest city, Bujumbura, according to the army.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Burundi officially assumed the rotating leadership of the African Union for 2026, vowing unity and collaborative action as the continental organization confronts ongoing security threats and development obstacles.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEXC, the fastest‑growing global cryptocurrency exchange redefining a user‑first approach to digital assets through true zero‑fee trading, today announced the official launch of its...

World Trade Organization

Specific trade concerns Members raised a new record high of 76 specific trade concerns (STCs) at the SPS Committee meeting.

EIN Presswire

A Landmark Sustainable Urban Development Initiative in Burundi SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Facet Power, Jeni-Eco Company, and Burundian Diaspora in USA-Visionary Solutions (“BDUSA-VS”) have signed a...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Burundi has accused M23 rebels from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) of carrying out a bombing on its territory, escalating tensions in the region despite a peace agreement signed last week, according to reports.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) At least nine fatalities and six injured victims resulted from a catastrophic landslide in Bujumbura Province, western Burundi, after relentless rainfall pounded the region Thursday afternoon, local media confirmed Friday.

EIN Presswire

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Moulaye Camara at their annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in NYC NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moulaye Camara was recently selected as...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have claimed the capture of hundreds of Burundian soldiers during fighting near the border town of Uvira, signaling a major escalation in a conflict that has persisted...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) M23 insurgents operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have asserted that they detained hundreds of Burundian military personnel amid recent battles near the frontier city of Uvira, signaling a significant worsening of...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday accused Burundian forces stationed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of repeatedly shelling civilians, highlighting Burundi’s active role in the South Kivu conflict.