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Foreign Ministry Denies TV5 Monde’s Claims of Abuse Against Burundian Women Working in Saudi Arabia

Joint investigation by TV5 Monde and partners reveals exploitation of Burundian female workers in Saudi Arabia despite the existence of a labor mobility...

Politics

Burundi to Shut Down Over 2,700 Drugstores Over Public Health Concerns

The move follows a nationwide inspection revealing thousands of drugstores operating without proper oversight.

Election 2025

Burundi Holds Parliamentary and Communal Elections Under New Administrative Structure

Burundians cast their ballots in legislative and communal council elections, the first under a sweeping administrative reform.

Politics

Netherlands to Shut Down Embassy in Burundi as Part of Cost-Cutting Plan

The Dutch government’s decision to scale back its diplomatic presence follows a comprehensive review of its foreign policy in response to shifting global...

Security

Burundi-Rwanda Catholic Bishops Call for Border Reopening Amid Diplomatic Strains

Catholic church leaders warn of rising hate speech and incitement to violence as tensions between Gitega and Kigali persist.

Politics

Burundian Catholic Bishops Call for Peace Amid Rising Tensions in Great Lakes Region

Catholic church leaders in Burundi urge dialogue, reconciliation, and humanitarian aid as conflict in eastern DRC fuels regional instability.

Politics

Burundi and Rwanda on Path to De-escalation, Says Rwandan Foreign Minister

Rwanda and Burundi show signs of easing tensions, as both countries work toward a mutual understanding and regional peace

Society

Hundreds of Congolese Security Forces Fleeing Eastern DRC Conflict Returned to Their Country, Says Burundian Official

Burundian authorities confirm the return of hundreds of Congolese soldiers and police officers fleeing the conflict in eastern DRC, as nearly 50,000 asylum...

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