Africa Burundi The country has entered into an agreement with Nigeria on trade, investment, education, technology and tourism
Africa Burundi A hydroelectric power plant in Rusumo is providing a stable supply of electricity to a hospital in Gitega; Burundi is one of the least electrified countries in the world, only 10% of the population has access to electricity
Africa Burundi Torrential rains have destroyed or damaged homes and hectares of cultivated fields with banana, cassava, bean, coffee and fruit trees; victims are calling for emergency aid
Africa Burundi Burundi offered to send peacekeepers to help restore security in Haiti after Kenya deployed 400 police officers
Africa Burundi The Geographical Institute of Burundi has announced the start of the agricultural season, which forecasts say tends to be wetter than the previous year in some areas of the country