Tag: Burundi

Philbert Ntaciyica tends to his farm in Burundi’s Nzove village. Like many farmers in the area, increasingly erratic outbursts of heavy rain are washing his crops and topsoil downhill into the lake below. Photo: UNEP/Lisa Murray
Climate

Burundi Fights Climate Change with Nature-Based Solutions

Heavy rains and landslides have become a terrifying reality for Burundian farmers…

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President of Burundi, shake hands with Rwandan president Paul Kagame. FILE PHOTO | COURTESY
Diplomacy

Rwanda Denies Involvement in Burundi Blasts

Rwanda has strongly rejected accusations by Burundi that it was behind recent…

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UNHCR/Bernard Ntwari © Neziya Nsananikiye, a Burundian woman from the Kajaga neighbourhood of the capital Bujumbura, is living with her daughter-in law after her home was destroyed by flooding.
Climate

East Africa Floods Hit Refugees Hard

El Niño-fueled heavy rains and severe flooding continue to wreak havoc across…

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Dr. Adnan Hamad Al Hammadi, member of the Federal National Council (FNC), has met with the Speaker of the Burundian Senate, Emmanuel Sinzohagera.
Diplomacy

UAE, Burundi aim to strengthen bilateral relations through FNC-Burundian Senate meeting

MBABANE, 13th May, 2023 - Dr. Adnan Hamad Al Hammadi, a member…

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The First Lady of Burundi Her Excellency Madame Angeline Ndayishimiye being received at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja
Diplomacy

Burundian first lady arrives in Abuja for general assembly

The First Lady of Burundi, Angeline Ndayishimiye, has arrived at the Nnamdi…

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Diplomacy

President Ramaphosa arrives in Bujumbura for the 11th ROM Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi, to attend the 11th…

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EconomyTrade & Investment

Tanzania, Burundi Call for Proposals for Multinational Electrified Railway Project

Tanzania and Burundi have issued a request for proposals for the design…

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