Africa Burundi Homosexual marriage is an 'abominable practice', and gay couples to be 'stoned to death' because they have 'chosen the devil' and attract the divine 'curse', said Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye
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