May 22
Rwanda: Burundian Musician Apollinaire Habonimana Delivers Fervent Worship Concert in Kigali
New Times
Burundian worship leader Apollinaire Habonimana treated Rwandan gospel music lovers to a night of fervent music at Camp Kigali on Sunday, May 21. Read more »
May 11
Burundi: 'The President Has Crossed the Rubicon - There's No Turning Back' [analysis]
African Arguments
In the wake of the arrest and detention of former PM Alain Guillaume Bunyoni, political observers weigh the consequences. Read more »
May 06
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Arrives in Bujumbura for the 11th ROM Summit [press release]
Govt of SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Saturday, 06 May 2023, arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi, to participate in the 11th High Level Segment of the Regional Oversight Mechanism… Read more »
May 05
Burundi: In Burundi, Guterres Outlines Challenges Facing the Region
UN News
Armed groups - both local and foreign - must lay down their arms in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and efforts must be redoubled to advance a lasting, sustainable… Read more »
May 04
Central Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation in Bujumbura, Burundi [press release]
Govt of SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 05 May 2023, travel to Bunjumbura, Burundi, to participate in the 11th High Level Segment of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the… Read more »
April 29
Rwanda: Governor Habitegeko Assures Communities Near Burundi Border of Peace, Good Relations
New Times
The Governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko, has urged residents of sectors in Rusizi district bordering Burundi to live in harmony with their neighbours across… Read more »
April 28
Burundi: Rights Groups Call for Former PM to Get Fair Trial
VOA
Human rights organizations are calling on Burundi's government to give former Prime Minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni a fair trial. Read more »
April 26
Rwanda: Artistes React on Burundi's Decision to Ban Rwandan Songs
New Times
On April 24, National Communication Council of Burundi (CNC) announced the banning of 33 songs, including seven that featured Rwandan artistes. Read more »
Rwanda: Artists React to Burundi's Decision to Ban Rwandan Songs
New Times
On April 24, National Communication Council of Burundi (CNC) announced the banning of 33 songs, including seven that featured Rwandan artistes. Read more »
Burundi: Arrest of Former Prime Minister an Opportunity for Accountability [press release]
AI London
Following the arrest of the former Burundian prime minister, Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, on 21 April 2023, and his right-hand man Désiré Uwamahoro on 18 April 2023,… Read more »
Burundi: A Chance for Justice in Burundi
HRW
Arrested Former Prime Minister Accused of Abuse of Power Read more »
April 24
Burundi: Burundi Bans Seven Rwandan Songs
New Times
National Communication Council of Burundi known as CNC, has banned 31 songs, including seven produced by Rwandan artistes, from being played anywhere in the country, over… Read more »
Burundi: Former PM's Arrest Linked to 'Undermining Security, Economy'
New Times
The spokeswoman for Burundi's Supreme Court has revealed that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni was arrested for allegedly undermining national security, sabotaging the proper… Read more »
Rwanda: Burundian Gospel Icon Apollinaire Habonimana Set for Concert in Kigali
New Times
Burundian gospel music icon Apollinaire Habonimana will be singing in a concert in Kigali in May. Read more »
April 23
Burundi: Former Burundian Prime Minister Bunyoni Arrested
New Times
Burundi's Public Prosecutor, Sylvestre Nyandwi, announced that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, the country's former prime minister, is in police custody. Read more »