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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

Burundi’s President Renews Retaliation Threat as Tensions With Rwanda Escalate

President Evariste Ndayishimiye claims Rwanda is attempting to attack Burundi via the Democratic Republic of Congo, using the Red Tabara rebel group.

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

EU Pledges €200,000 Humanitarian Aid for Congolese Asylum Seekers in Burundi

As Burundi struggles with a rising influx of refugees fleeing violence in eastern DRC, vital aid has been allocated to provide life-saving support...

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

Security

Catholic Bishops in Great Lakes Call for Peace as DRC Conflict Threatens to Spiral into Regional War

Catholic bishops from DRC, Burundi and Rwanda warn that the region is on the brink of total destruction, likening the ongoing wars to...

Politics

Burundi Reassures Foreign Representatives as Crisis in Eastern DRC Deepens

President Evariste Ndayishimiye assures foreign diplomats of the country's safety amid growing regional tensions, emphasizing Burundi's role as a peace facilitator, not a...

Economy

Skyrocketing Rents in Burundi, Silent Government: Who Speaks for Tenants?

The ongoing housing crisis in Burundi's key cities shows no signs of easing, with rents continuing to soar and low-income Burundians struggling to...

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