Security
Explosions in Bujumbura Leave 13 Dead and Many Injured, Officials Report
Deadly explosions reportedly triggered by a military depot fire leave widespread damage, as authorities rule out an attack and call for calm.
Ordinary Passports Prohibited for Soldiers, Burundian Army Reminds Amid Desertion Concerns
Troops who possess ordinary passports must turn them in to the FDNB General Staff’s Personnel Administration Service by February 10, 2026, under a...
Burundi Keeps DRC Border Closed Indefinitely Over Security Threats, Says Foreign Minister
The prolonged closure has disrupted cross-border trade, leaving thousands of traders stranded, as Gitega cites repeated rebel infiltration attempts and instability in eastern...
Ruling CNDD-FDD Warns of “Other Measures” if U.S.-Brokered DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal Fails
Ruling party Secretary General Révérien Ndikuriyo discusses border security, his resignation as senator, party leadership transition, and Burundi’s military role in eastern DRC...
Rwandan Soldier Arrested After Crossing Into Burundi, Both Sides Confirm
The arrest coincides with international warnings of rising insecurity along Burundi’s borders.
Burundi Army Rejects Claims of Backing FDLR Fighters Targeting Banyamulenge in Eastern DRC
Gitega says accusations from a Banyamulenge self-defense group are false, reaffirming its peacekeeping mission in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rights Group Condemns Mob Killing of Six in Bujumbura Province Over Witchcraft Accusations
Distrust in the justice system is driving Burundians to take the law into their own hands over witchcraft claims, prompting calls for clear...
Opposition Parties Decry Continued Political Intolerance Ahead of Burundi’s Dual Elections
As the campaign season nears its end, opposition voices grow louder over harassment, threats, and disrupted rallies across the country.
