WFP Races to Support New Congolese Arrivals in Burundi As Aid Operations Become Stretched to the Limit
WFP
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has rapidly mobilized additional assistance in Burundi to support the large influx of families fleeing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic… Read more »
Burundi's First Plastic Surgeon Paves the Way for a New Era in Healthcare
allAfrica
"Being the first plastic and reconstructive surgeon in my country is a great honour," Dr. Baramburiye said. "But it's also a huge load on my shoulders, a lot of pressure." Read more »
Burundi Introduces Malaria Vaccine Into Routine Immunization [press release]
GAVI
Led by the Ministry of Health and with the support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Dalberg, Burundi has today introduced the… Read more »
Scholar Tells How Burundi, FDLR Connived in DR Congo Village Massacre
New Times
As part of a book project on the mechanisms of genocide ideology in eastern DR Congo's North Kivu Province, Harvard scholar Bojana Coulibaly and her research partner travelled to… Read more »
Burundi Red Cross Respond to Thousands Fleeing Conflict in the DRC [press release]
IFRC
The Burundi Red Cross has set up a vital humanitarian service point at the Rugombo Stadium a few kilometres from the Democratic Republic of Congo border, providing shelter for… Read more »
Uganda, Burundi Struggle With High Refugee Influx Amid Intensifying DR Congo Conflict
Nile Post
Burundi is facing its largest refugee crisis in decades as tens of thousands flee escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more »
DR Congo Crisis Leaves Mothers With Newborns Fleeing to Burundi
UN News
The aid response in Burundi to the crisis in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) "is literally buckling", the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, warned on Friday, as it… Read more »
Road to 2026 - Cote d'Ivoire Boss Faé Calls for Vigilance in World Cup Qualfiers
RFI
Cote d'Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé warned his squad to maintain their focus as they search for six points over the next five days in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against… Read more »
DRC Refugee Surge Strains Humanitarian Support in Burundi and Uganda
WFP
World Food Programme urges action to avert 'escalating hunger crisis' Read more »
Burundi Hand First Call Up to Norwegian-Based Striker Mvuka
CAF
Burundi handed a first call up to Norwegian-based striker Bertran Nishimwe Mvuka as coach Patrick Sangwa welcomed back several experienced internationals for the FIFA World Cup… Read more »
Burundi Shows That Land Rights Are Key to Economic Stability [opinion]
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Ahead of the Global Land Forum (GLF) in Colombia in June, we must place land rights at the centre of discussions on sustainability. Read more »
Urgent Appeal Launched As DR Congo Crisis Fuels Mass Displacement to Burundi
UN News
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has launched a $40.4 million appeal to address the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its impact on… Read more »
