Security
Burundi Appoints New Military Logistics Chief After Deadly Camp Explosion
A leadership shake-up in the army comes amid conflicting explanations over a fatal munitions blast, with the president disputing the initial official account...
Travel Document Applicants Decry Persistent Delays Despite Official Assurances
Reports of delayed passport issuance contrast with government statements that processing times have improved following earlier technical issues.
Burundi Communications Minister Found Dead in Bujumbura
Authorities confirm death as accident while unclear details fuel public scepticism.
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.
