June 21, 2023
Rwanda: Afro-Can Qualifiers - Burundi Shock Rwanda to Set Final Replay
Rwanda's Afro-CAN Qualifiers unbeaten run came to an end following Wednesday's 52-53 defeat to Burundi in an entertaining match held at the Benjamin Mkapa Indoor Court in Dar Es… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Rwanda: Burundian 'Meat Guy' on Bringing Recipes to Rwanda, Balancing Life and Work
If you are a Rwandan or Burundian on Twitter, you probably follow or have stumbled on the name Arnaud Gwaga Mugisha, or at least his sumptuous roasted meat delights. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Rwanda: Malawi - Over 390 Rwandan, Burundian Nationals Stripped Citizenship Over Dubious Acquisition
Malawi's Minister of Homeland Security, Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma, has taken immediate action to revoke the citizenship of 396 individuals from Rwanda and Burundi. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Rwanda: Prime Minister Ngirente in Burundi for EAC Summit
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Tuesday, May 30, arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi, where he will attend the 21st Extraordinary East African Community (EAC) Heads of State Summit. Read more »
Rwanda: DR Congo - General Kazura Attends EAC Meet in Burundi
Gen Jean Bosco Kazura, the Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), ON Monday, May 29, attended an extraordinary meeting of army chiefs from East African Community… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Burundian Musician Apollinaire Habonimana Delivers Fervent Worship Concert in Kigali
Burundian worship leader Apollinaire Habonimana treated Rwandan gospel music lovers to a night of fervent music at Camp Kigali on Sunday, May 21. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Rwanda: Governor Habitegeko Assures Communities Near Burundi Border of Peace, Good Relations
The Governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko, has urged residents of sectors in Rusizi district bordering Burundi to live in harmony with their neighbours across… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Burundi: Burundi Bans Seven Rwandan Songs
National Communication Council of Burundi known as CNC, has banned 31 songs, including seven produced by Rwandan artistes, from being played anywhere in the country, over… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Rwanda: Artistes React on Burundi's Decision to Ban Rwandan Songs
On April 24, National Communication Council of Burundi (CNC) announced the banning of 33 songs, including seven that featured Rwandan artistes. Read more »
Rwanda: Artists React to Burundi's Decision to Ban Rwandan Songs
On April 24, National Communication Council of Burundi (CNC) announced the banning of 33 songs, including seven that featured Rwandan artistes. Read more »
April 24, 2023
Burundi: Former PM's Arrest Linked to 'Undermining Security, Economy'
The spokeswoman for Burundi's Supreme Court has revealed that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni was arrested for allegedly undermining national security, sabotaging the proper… Read more »
Rwanda: Burundian Gospel Icon Apollinaire Habonimana Set for Concert in Kigali
Burundian gospel music icon Apollinaire Habonimana will be singing in a concert in Kigali in May. Read more »
April 23, 2023
Burundi: Former Burundian Prime Minister Bunyoni Arrested
Burundi's Public Prosecutor, Sylvestre Nyandwi, announced that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, the country's former prime minister, is in police custody. Read more »
March 29, 2023
East Africa: Burundi President Opens EALA Session in Bujumbura
The Heads of the East African Community organs and institutions must work hard to address factors that constrain the construction of a larger EAC internal market in order to… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Rwanda: Handball - Rwanda U19 to Face Burundi in World Champs Buildup Games
Rwanda U19 will play two buildup matches against neighbors Burundi on April 1 and 2 as part of the pair's preparations for the upcoming 2023 IHF Men's Youth (U19) World… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Rwanda: Burundian Cricket Boss Unveils Collaboration Plans With Rwanda
Newly-established Burundi Cricket Federation (BCF) president John-Clinton Nsengiyumva has is looking to tap into the rich experience that neighbouring country Rwanda can offer so… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Burundi: Burundi Confirms Plan to Deploy Troops to Eastern DR Congo
Burundi will deploy troops to the East African Regional Force in eastern DR Congo, on March 4, in line with the roadmap set by the EAC military chiefs on February 9, in Nairobi,… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Rwanda: Burundi Seeks to Learn From Rwanda's Cricket Success Story
The president of the newly-formed Burundian Cricket Federation, John-Clinton Nsengiyumva, says they want to follow the success story of Rwanda in the sport. Read more »
February 05, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame, Ndayishimiye Hold Tete-a-Tete in Bujumbura
President Paul Kagame and his Burundian counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye held a tete-a-tete on Saturday, February 4, in Bujumbura. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Sets Up Emergency Camp As More Congolese Refugees Arrive
Rwanda has set up an emergency refugee camp in Rubavu District amid rising numbers of arriving refugees from eastern DR Congo. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Rwanda: Burundian Refugees Urged to Repatriate Voluntarily
Thousands of Burundian refugees who live in Mahama camp in Kirehe District have been urged to return to their country and take part in its development. Read more »
Rwanda: Burundian Leaders Meeting Refugees 'Step in the Right Direction'
The delegation of Burundian officials who are in Rwanda since Monday have encouraged Burundian refugees to return home, saying the country is safer than they left it seven years… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Rwanda: Burundian Officials in Rwanda for Refugee Repatriation Campaign
A delegation from Burundi arrived in Rwanda on Monday, December 19 for a two-day refugee repatriation campaign. Read more »
November 27, 2022
Africa: Burundi's Marvella Niteka Wins Africa's Next Supermodel
Burundi's beauty queen and the country's representative in the ongoing Miss University Africa Burundi 2022, Queen Niteka Marvella, has been announced the winner of Africa's Next… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - Burundi President in Luanda for Talks
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has arrived in Luanda on Wednesday, November 23 for a summit on the security crisis in eastern DR Congo. Read more »