The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed concern over an undiagnosed illness in Burundi, with 35 confirmed cases reported.

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall's nomination for UN chief by Burundi has revealed fractured support across Africa, with procedural disputes and regional politics hindering a united endorsement.

A fire that triggered explosions in Burundi has resulted in the deaths of 13 people, with investigations into the incident underway.

UN candidacy: clarifications from Macky Sall's camp following the AU decision  Seneweb

The UNHCR, along with regional governments and partners, has reaffirmed its commitment to finding long-term solutions for the plight of Burundian refugees.

Tanzania is poised to benefit following Lifezone's signing of a nickel agreement with Burundi.

Burundi is making significant efforts to welcome back returnees and refugees, demonstrating a commitment to integrating everyone back home.

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has been officially nominated by Burundi, the current AU chairmanship holder, as a candidate to succeed Antonio Guterres as the next United Nations Secretary-General.

A new secretary-general of the United Nations will be appointed on 1 January, 2027 to succeed Antonio Guterres, with three current nominations on the table – former Senegalese president Macky Sall, plus former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Argentine Rafael Grossi.

Italian prosecutors have announced the arrest of a 50-year-old Burundian man in connection with the 2014 murders of three Italian missionary nuns in Bujumbura, Burundi.

A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed

The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after an assault by the M23 rebel group.

Burundi has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, ending a two-month closure that had impacted regional relations and trade.

Following the reopening of the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, trade activities and a sense of hope have returned to the town of Uvira.

The African Union has elected a new Bureau for its Assembly of Heads of State and Government, with President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi chosen as Chairperson for 2026.

Gabby Bugaga, Burundi's Minister of Communication, was found dead in his car by farmers, raising questions about the circumstances of his death.

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held meetings in Rabat with the envoys from Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burundi to discuss bilateral relations.

Explosions at an ammunition depot in Burundi have resulted in the deaths of 13 civilians, according to army reports.

A munitions depot fire in Burundi has resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds, possibly thousands, of injuries, according to a senior army officer in Bujumbura.

The UNHCR is calling for urgent support as 33,000 Congolese refugees have returned home from Burundi within a month, highlighting a significant humanitarian need.

Four cargo vessels to boost trade with DRC, Zambia and Burundi  thecitizen.co.tz

Lifezone Metals has signed an exclusivity deal for the Musongati nickel project located in Burundi, signaling a significant development for the company's mining operations.

Duizenden vluchtelingen uit Burundi die vaak al jarenlang in buurland Tanzania wonen, worden sinds kort met harde hand teruggestuurd.

The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after a two-month closure, easing tensions and resuming cross-border activities.

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has been nominated by Burundi as a candidate for UN Secretary-General, succeeding António Guterres in January 2027. Sall faces accusations in Senegal of concealing public debt.

Italian police have arrested a 50-year-old man from Burundi, linked to a high-ranking general, in connection with the 2014 murder of three Italian missionary nuns.

The strategic border between DR Congo and Burundi has reopened, facilitating the return of trade and aid to the South Kivu region.

Trade and aid to return to South Kivu as DRC-Burundi strategic border reopens  RFI

The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for two months.

The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened.

A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened Monday after more than two months of closure triggered by an offensive by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23. The Kavimvira crossing, a vital trade route linking Uvira and Bujumbura, resumed operations on Monday as Congolese authorities reasserted control over the area.

The United Nations has issued a warning that tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi remain acute, highlighting ongoing regional instability.

The return of Burundian refugees is characterized by a mix of hope and hesitation among those returning.

Thirteen people were killed and 57 injured in an explosion at an ammunition depot at a military base in Bujumbura, Burundi, attributed to a short circuit.

Several explosions were reported in Bujumbura, Burundi, following a fire at a military arsenal, which an army spokesperson attributed to a 'grave electrical accident'.

Medical professionals and government bodies in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi are working to contain a surge in Mpox cases.

Thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing severe challenges in an overcrowded camp in Burundi.

A former advisor to Kofi Annan and Ban Ki-moon explained why Burundi submitted Macky Sall's candidacy to the UN, shedding light on international political maneuvers.

DR Congo border crossing with Burundi reopens after AFC/M23 offensive  Inbox.lv

Burundi has put forward former Senegalese president Macky Sall as its nominee for the position of United Nations chief.

Italian police have arrested a 50-year-old Burundian man in connection with the reopened investigation into the 2014 murder of three Italian nuns in Burundi.

A 50-year-old Burundi man living in Parma was arrested on suspicion of organizing the brutal murder of three elderly Italian nuns in Burundi in 2014.

A strategic border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi has reopened, facilitating the return of trade and humanitarian aid to the South Kivu region after a period of closure.

UNHCR calls for urgent support to sustain refugee protection and returnee reintegration in Burundi  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

After two months of closure, a key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has officially reopened. The Kavimvira post was closed in December as the Rwanda-backed M23 launched a fresh offensive in eastern DR Congo. France 24's regional correspondent Emmet Livingstone tells us more.

In tonight's edition, a key border crossing between the DRC and Burundi officially reopens. Also, Ghana halts tomato imports from neighboring Burkina Faso following a jihadist attack in the town of Titao that killed eight vendors. And in Benin, a new generation is breathing fresh life into FonGbè and other national languages.

A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for two months.