Security
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...
Deleted Post, Presidential Clarification: Burundi Backs Off Criticism of Qatar in DRC Peace Talks
Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye praises Qatar’s mediation in DRC after Foreign Minister Édouard Bizimana deletes tweet alleging Doha interfered with U.S. action against...
Rising Reports of Violence at Burundi University Spark Calls for Government Action
Local watchdog OLUCOME presses government to address student safety following reports of politically motivated campus attacks.
Opposition MP Raises Alarm Over Arrests and Disappearances of Pro-Rwasa Supporters
At least 15 pro-Rwasa supporters have been detained without legal grounds, MP Simon Bizimungu warns, as fears of political repression grow ahead of...
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.
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
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...
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...
