Burundi

#VisitBurundi: Influencers trying to remake their nation’s image

Burundi: The name does not immediately evoke centuries-old forests sheltering elusive chimpanzees, or sandy beaches… Read More

People shocked as over 6,000 bodies found in mass graves

The tiny East African nation is struggling to come to terms with a violent past,… Read More

1,800 dead as malaria ‘epidemic’ rages in Burundi: UN

The tiny country of 11 million people in the African Great Lakes region has still… Read More

Burundi bans women from playing traditional drums

NAIROBI: Burundi's president, Pierre Nkurunziza, has introduced strict controls over the country's renowned drumming rituals,… Read More

At least 11 dead, 100 injured in Tanzania earthquake

DAR EL SALAAM: At least 11 people were killed and around 100 injured in Tanzania's… Read More

Malala shocked as crying Burundian girls recall rape fleeing war

MAHAMA, RWANDA: More than a dozen schoolgirls broke down in tears as one told Malala… Read More

Malala urges Burundi’s President to release jailed students

MAHAMA, RWANDA: Malala Yousafzai has urged Burundi's government to release schoolchildren who were jailed for… Read More

U.S. discloses secret Somalia military presence, up to 120 troops

WASHINGTON: U.S. military advisors have secretly operated in Somalia since around 2007 and Washington plans… Read More