Defense
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’s President Warns of Northern Threat, Urges Heightened Security Vigilance
Burundi is on heightened alert after AFC/M23 rebels briefly seized Uvira in South Kivu, bringing the conflict dangerously close to its 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.
Burundi Army Reassures Nation as Regional Conflict Looms
Despite rumors of threats, the Burundian army spokesperson insists security forces are ready and prepared to face any challenges to protect the country...
Burundian Defense Minister Dismisses Genocide Claims by Rwanda as “Lies”
“We have seen similar claims before, and they have always been unfounded,” says Burundian Minister of Defense Alain Tribert Mutabazi.
Burundian Army Rejects Claims of Soldier Deaths in DRC as ‘Propaganda and Disinformation’
As social media spreads alarming claims about Burundian military losses in ongoing conflict in DRC, army spokesperson assures the public that their forces...
