A traditional form of musical greeting known to Burundians as akazehe is performed exclusively by women NGOZI, Burundi -- The hug between the two women looked like it would last forever.

In Burundi, the World Bank financed projects aim to boost economic growth in order to reduce the poverty rate, by improving human capital and promoting social inclusion.

A landlocked country in East Africa, Burundi is a low-income economy, with 80% of the population employed in the agricultural sector. Located in the Great Lakes region, Burundi is surrounded by Rwanda ...

Burundi, the poorest country on earth, is unable to buy fossil fuels on theinternational market due to a lack of hard currency. pv magazine spoke with the United Nations Development Programme ...

Burundi has closed its borders with Rwanda after accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks. Last December Red Tabara, a Burundian rebel group, killed 20 people near the border with the ...

Burundi is about to lose its president of 15 years but gain a "supreme guide to patriotism", according to the official title that will be given to Pierre Nkurunziza once he steps down after ...

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Mame Astou Diouf, Mission Chief for Burundi visited Bujumbura during September 25-29, 2023 and held follow-up discussions during October 2-4 with ...

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Burundi's parliament has voted to pay $530,000 (£400,000) to President Pierre Nkurunziza and provide him with a luxury villa when he leaves office. The draft law, which has been presented to the ...

One of the first people to be diagnosed with mpox in Burundi, his problems underline the challenges facing Africa's second-worst affected country in its fight against the disease. The father of ...

The news that a large quantity of cassiterite and coltan ores has been found in a nature reserve in Burundi has led to widespread misunderstandings. Mining industry experts have been critical of ...

The practice, though in decline since 1996, remains a significant source of well-being for conflict-affected women in Burundi and has been recognized by UNESCO for promoting peace and cultural values.