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Burundi Police Chief Orders Crackdown on Price Speculation by Traders and Transport Operators

The move aims to curb illicit price hikes on essential goods and public transport fares, holding traders and transporters accountable.

ByDecember 18, 2024
Politics

Burundi Halts Night Flights at Melchior Ndadaye Airport Amid Expansion Works

Temporary suspension aims to ensure smooth progress on expansion efforts, positioning Burundi as a regional air travel hub.

ByDecember 13, 2024
Trade

Burundian Truck Drivers Decry High Tanzanian Transit Tax

Tanzania’s $10 per 100 km tax on goods trucks sparks protests from Burundian drivers, highlighting economic disparities in cross-border trade.

ByNovember 29, 2024

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