August 19
Rwanda: Burundi's Kidum, Shauku Band Return With 'Soirée Dansante' Concert
Renowned Burundi zouk maestro Kidum and Rwanda's popular Shauku Band will host a concert titled "Soirée Dansante" (Evening of Dance) on August 23 at the Kigali Conference… Read more »
August 16
Burundi: Burundi President Pardons Jailed Journalist Floriane Irangabiye
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has pardoned a journalist who was serving a 10-year prison sentence for "endangering the integrity of the national territory." Read more »
July 09
Rwanda: Rwandan Ministers to Meet DR Congo, Burundi Counterparts Over Security
Ministers from Rwanda are expected to meet with their Congolese and Burundian counterparts separately to discuss diplomatic tensions between their countries which have threatened… Read more »
May 21
Burundi: It's Time the World Stopped Tiptoeing Around Burundi's Primitive Politics
The military junta in Burundi, represented politically by the CNDD-FDD party - symbolized by the eagle wielding a machete - has been implicated in numerous deaths from the civil… Read more »
March 25
Burundi: Kagame Condemns 'Primitive Politics' Driving DR Congo, Burundi, FDLR Collabo
President Paul Kagame has condemned "primitive politics" driving the collaboration between Congolese and Burundian leaders and their alignment with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned… Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: Burundi President's Kinshasa 'Gaffe' Exposes His Intentions for Rwanda - Analysts
The comments by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye on Sunday, January 21, when he said Rwanda was to be blamed for the insecurity in the Great Lakes region were described as… Read more »
January 23
Rwanda: Rwanda Condemns 'Inflammatory' Comments By Burundi President
The Government of Rwanda described as "inflammatory and un-African" comments made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye who blamed Rwanda for insecurity in the Great Lakes… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Deplores Inflammatory Comments By Burundi President
The Government of Rwanda described as "inflammatory and un-African" comments made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye who blamed Rwanda for insecurity in the Great Lakes… Read more »
January 15
Rwanda: Burundi's Unilateral Closure of Borders With Rwanda Is a Diplomatic Misstep
Burundi closed again its land borders with Rwanda last week, marking a swift reversal just over a year after reopening. The abrupt shift has reignited concerns about the delicate… Read more »
December 30, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Dismisses Claims By Burundian President on Ties With Rebel Group
The Government of Rwanda has refuted allegations made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye that Kigali supports a Burundian rebel group based in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: Theecember Debuts on Colors With New Track 'Permission'
Burundian youngster Theecember, who studied high-school in Rwanda, has made his COLORS SHOW debut with a performance of his new track 'Permission' that was produced by Dollarbeats. Read more »
December 08, 2023
Burundi: Ex-Burundi Premier Bunyoni Sentenced to Life in Prison
Burundi's Supreme Court on Friday, December 8, convicted former prime minister Allain Guillaume Bunyoni for plotting to kill the president, and sentenced him to life in prison. Read more »
December 02, 2023
Rwanda: Basketball - Best of Rwanda Lose to Burundi After Overtime
Henry Mwinuka and his Best of Rwanda side had a weekend to forget following Saturday's 76-73 nail biting loss to the Best of Burundi in the first leg of the off-season game held at… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Burundi: Burundi's Dynamo Qualify for Bal 2024
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November 10, 2023
East Africa: Basketball - Best of Rwanda, Burundi to Face Off
The best players in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) will face off with their Burundian counterparts on December 2 and 9, in a new development aimed at increasing the games that… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Rwanda: Burundian Star JP Bimeni Jets in Ahead of November 11 Concert
JP Bimeni, also known as Mudibu, one of the biggest exports of Burundian music to Europe, landed in Kigali on Thursday evening where he is expected to perform at Century Park,… Read more »
Burundi: Prosecutor Seeks Life Sentence for Former Prime Minister
The public prosecutor in the trial of Alain Guillaume Bunyoni, Burundi's former prime minister, has asked a court in the country's political capital, Gitega, to sentence him to… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Burundi: Former Premier Charged With Assassination Attempt on President
Burundi's former prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni appeared in court on Wednesday, November 8, to answer charges that include an alleged attempt to assassinate the country's… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Rwanda: After the Ben, Christopher Eyes Burundi Market Through Concert
After reaching another milestone of a successful tour in the UK, Europe and the US, Rwanda's Zouk star Christopher Muneza has already confirmed that he's heading to Bujumbura,… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Receives Message From Burundi Counterpart
President Paul Kagame on Monday, November 6, received Amb. Gervais Abayeho, Minister of East African Community Affairs, Youth, Sports and Culture of Burundi and his delegation at… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Rwanda: President Suluhu, Burundian VP Bazombanza in Kigali for Global Tourism Summit
President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania and Vice President of Burundi Prosper Bazombanza, on Wednesday, November 1, arrived in Rwanda to attend the 23rd World Travel and Tourism… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Rwanda: Burundian Artists Nominated for 'Isango Na Muzika' Awards
Isango na Muzika Awards (IMA) are back and this time, they are recognising Burundian artistes. The awards which celebrate homegrown talent across multiple categories are organised… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Burundi: President Refutes Allegations of Coup Plot
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has laughed off allegations that have circulated on social media recently of a coup d'état plot against his leadership. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Rwanda/Burundi: Burundian Academy Wins Orange Youth Cup Tournament
Burundian football academy Meca FC were crowned champions of the inaugural Orange Youth Cup that concluded in Bugesera on Monday, September 4. Read more »
Rwanda: The Ben Gets Paid Over Rwf40,000,000 to Perform in Burundi
Rwandan RNB star Benjamin Mugisha, popularly known as The Ben, is expected to perform for the first time in Burundi, where he has a huge fan base after his home-country Rwanda. Read more »