Africa Burundi A blast in a military munitions depot in Bujumbura, likely caused by an electricity failure, left at least 13 killed and 57 injured
Africa Burundi The launch of e-KORI, Burundi's new integrated tax filing and payment system, will modernize tax administration practices and strengthen revenue collection, seeking to progressively improve the quality of services offered to taxpayers
Africa Burundi A recent analysis shows that 2025 territorial reform, set to make Burundi more efficient with strengthened municipalities, fewer provinces and an administration closer to the citizens, had a complicated start and is gaining momentum
Africa Burundi Petroleum Supply Agency SOPEBU met with 114 owners of public transport vehicles to discuss possible irregularities in the usage of fuels; digitalized data collection would show that drivers did not complete the scheduled runs but finished supplied fuel
Africa Burundi A wave of seasonal influenza is affecting several areas of Burundi, having particular impact on schools; though symptoms are similar, health officials have already ruled out Covid-19
Africa Burundi A 5 year Tourism Marketing Plan has been launched to boost international arrivals, strengthen tourism offer and raise Burundi's profile as a safe and welcoming destination, with an improved access and hospitality infrastructure and better access roads
Africa Burundi 76.000 new refugees have been welcomed in Burundi from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, even after rebel group M23 announced their withdrawal from the city of Uvira; according to UNHCR, $33 million are needed to fully absorb the newcomers
Africa Burundi Foreign Affairs Minister said Rwanda has continued to deploy troops notwithstanding the ceasefire agreement with DRC, thus fueling insecurity affecting also the area along the Burundi border
Africa Burundi Leaders of the private sector in East Africa urged partner states to eliminate non-tariff barriers and willingness to accelerate into-regional trade; the call came from EABC CEOs meeting in Bujumbura
Africa Burundi A new sanitation ordinance imposes fines on persons and businesses that violate public hygiene and cleanliness regulations; the new move to improve sanitation punishes littering, public ration, spitting, dumping waste, smoking in public gatherings
Africa Burundi Weak enforcement of the 2023 mining code has been revealed by a regional study; gender disparities persist, communities aren't benefiting as they should, transparency must be improved
Africa Burundi New Minister of Justice has pledged radical reforms to ease overcrowding in Burundi's prisons; his plans envision the closing of a number of facilities and greater use of alternatives of incarcerations
Africa Burundi Burundi and other 16 African countries committed to practical reforms to enhance electricity access under 'Mission 300', a global initiative by the World Bank and the AFD that aims to connect 300 million Africans to power by 2030