DRC rebels push into Uvira as peace deal unravels
M23 rebels push into Uvira as fighting intensifies and the peace deal between DRC and Rwanda falters
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Cholera outbreak spreads across Africa, claiming over 6,800 lives
Cholera has killed 6,854 people across 23 African countries this year, Africa CDC says, urging faster action
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UN warns Burundi faces surge in grave human rights abuses
UN experts report a sharp rise in state-linked human rights abuses in Burundi, including killings, detentions, and sexual violence.
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Burundi launches work on rail network connecting to Tanzania
Burundi begins its first railway to Tanzania aiming to cut transport costs and boost trade through the Central Corridor.
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Burundi’s president appoints Nestor Ntahontuye as prime minister
President Ndayishimiye named Ntahontuye prime minister and announced sweeping changes to Burundi’s cabinet.
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Six killed in Burundi over witchcraft accusations
According to the local official, who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity, the attackers targeted the homes of ten individuals suspected of witchcraft
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Rwanda calls Burundi president’s attack claim ‘unfortunate’
President Evariste Ndayishimiye tells BBC that Rwandan President Paul Kagame plans to attack Burundi
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Burundi court postpones journalist appeal due to fuel shortage
The appeal of Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza was delayed indefinitely due to a lack of fuel needed to transport her from prison to court.
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Congo refugees struggle in Burundi as crisis worsens
Burundi, which has had a military presence in eastern Congo for years, has also deployed troops to fight M23
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Fears of spillover: US tells diplomat families to leave Burundi
Amid growing concerns about regional instability, the US Embassy in Burundi has ordered the evacuation of diplomat families and authorized the departure of non-essential staff.
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