Burundi

Burundi Extends Its Truth Commission by Four Years

Burundi's parliament has extended its truth and reconciliation commission by four years, a decision that civil-society groups are now contesting.

October 13, 2026

Burundi Loses 22 to 7 Vote on UN Rights Monitor

The UN Human Rights Council renewed the Burundi UN rapporteur's mandate by 22 votes to 7, keeping watch before the...

October 10, 2026

Burundi’s Ndayishimiye Says Violence Stalls Africa

Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye told the Alamein Africa Forum that persistent violence is stalling African development and disrupting farming.

October 4, 2026

Burundi Agrees to Accept US Third-Country Deportees

Burundi said on 29 September 2026 it will accept third-country nationals deported by the US, with a reported US$12 million...

October 2, 2026

Burundi’s Rwanda Imports Double Despite Closed Border

Rwanda's recorded exports to Burundi more than doubled to US$13.4 million in April to June 2026, though Burundi shut the...

October 2, 2026

Burundi Explained 2026 – Politics, Economy and Risks

Burundi explained for foreigners and investors: who rules, why dollars and fuel are scarce, how the Congo war spills over...

October 1, 2026

Burundi UN Reform Demand Speaks for the African Union

Burundi UN reform demand: as African Union chair, President Ndayishimiye asked the General Assembly for permanent African Security Council seats.

September 24, 2026

Burundi Inflation Fell From 45% to 8.4%. The Dollar Shortage Did Not

Burundi's inflation fell from a 45.5% peak to 8.4% in August 2026. A 100% parallel premium on dollars and 1.6...

September 19, 2026

Rwanda Says It Is Not Ready to Extradite Burundian Coup Suspects, Eleven Years On

Rwanda is not ready to extradite Burundians wanted over a failed 2015 coup attempt, foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said on...

September 17, 2026